Kentucky Wildcats 75, LSU Tigers 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-14 · Winner: Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky Wildcats defeated LSU Tigers 75–74 on 2026-01-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 5:06 swung win probability 98% → 64%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why LSU Tigers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Wildcats | 22 | 53 | 75 |
| LSU Tigers | 38 | 36 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 5:06 swung win probability 98% → 64%.
Why LSU Tigers lost
- Lost H2 36-53 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 17:06 (win probability 99% → 91% for the home side).
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU Tigers | 12–0 | H1 11:25 | 72% → 97% |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 9–0 | H2 17:06 | 99% → 91% |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 8–0 | H2 5:06 | 98% → 64% |