Georgia Bulldogs 86, Kentucky Wildcats 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-17 · Winner: Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia Bulldogs defeated Kentucky Wildcats 86–78 on 2026-02-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 10:56 swung win probability 51% → 4%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kentucky Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Bulldogs | 39 | 47 | 86 |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 34 | 44 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 10:56 swung win probability 51% → 4%.
Why Kentucky Wildcats lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 10:56 (win probability 51% → 4% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 13-7.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Bulldogs | 10–0 | H2 10:56 | 51% → 4% |