Notre Dame Fighting Irish 71, California Golden Bears 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: California Golden Bears
California Golden Bears defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 72–71 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 0:29 swung win probability 91% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 31 | 40 | 71 |
| California Golden Bears | 27 | 45 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 0:29 swung win probability 91% → 0%.
Why Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost
- Lost the turnover battle 7-3.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 9–0 | H2 0:29 | 91% → 0% |