Virginia Cavaliers 70, Ohio State Buckeyes 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-14 · Winner: Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia Cavaliers defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 70–66 on 2026-02-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 6:09 swung win probability 89% → 37%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Ohio State Buckeyes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Cavaliers | 37 | 33 | 70 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 37 | 29 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 6:09 swung win probability 89% → 37%.
Why Ohio State Buckeyes lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 12:20 (win probability 92% → 69% for the home side).
- Shot 50.0% eFG vs a 56.2% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 22-6 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-6.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 9–0 | H1 15:32 | 58% → 86% |
| Virginia Cavaliers | 9–0 | H1 12:20 | 92% → 69% |
| Virginia Cavaliers | 8–0 | H2 6:09 | 89% → 37% |