Alabama Crimson Tide 71, Tennessee Volunteers 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Tennessee Volunteers 71–69 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 5:25 swung win probability 69% → 92%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Tennessee Volunteers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Crimson Tide | 28 | 43 | 71 |
| Tennessee Volunteers | 40 | 29 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 5:25 swung win probability 69% → 92%.
Why Tennessee Volunteers lost
- Lost H2 29-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 41.0% eFG vs a 51.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Volunteers | 8–0 | H1 5:25 | 69% → 92% |