Kentucky Wildcats 74, Auburn Tigers 75
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Auburn Tigers
Auburn Tigers defeated Kentucky Wildcats 75–74 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 7:34 swung win probability 18% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kentucky Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Wildcats | 39 | 35 | 74 |
| Auburn Tigers | 35 | 40 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 7:34 swung win probability 18% → 84%.
Why Kentucky Wildcats lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 7:34 (win probability 18% → 84% for the home side).
- Shot 46.2% eFG vs a 53.3% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Tigers | 10–0 | H2 7:34 | 18% → 84% |