Tennessee Volunteers 78, South Carolina Gamecocks 59
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-03 · Winner: Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee Volunteers defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 78–59 on 2026-03-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 4:28 swung win probability 43% → 12%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why South Carolina Gamecocks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Volunteers | 40 | 38 | 78 |
| South Carolina Gamecocks | 28 | 31 | 59 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 4:28 swung win probability 43% → 12%.
Why South Carolina Gamecocks lost
- Lost H1 28-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 4:28 (win probability 43% → 12% for the home side).
- Shot 45.9% eFG vs a 50.3% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 11-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Volunteers | 8–0 | H1 4:28 | 43% → 12% |