Kentucky Wildcats 80, Tennessee Volunteers 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky Wildcats defeated Tennessee Volunteers 80–78 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 13:46 swung win probability 66% → 93%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Tennessee Volunteers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Wildcats | 31 | 49 | 80 |
| Tennessee Volunteers | 42 | 36 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 13:46 swung win probability 66% → 93%.
Why Tennessee Volunteers lost
- Lost H2 36-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Volunteers | 11–0 | H1 13:46 | 66% → 93% |