California Golden Bears 60, Virginia Cavaliers 84
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia Cavaliers defeated California Golden Bears 84–60 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 24-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 18:41 swung win probability 80% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why California Golden Bears lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Golden Bears | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| Virginia Cavaliers | 43 | 41 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 18:41 swung win probability 80% → 98%.
Why California Golden Bears lost
- Lost H2 27-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 13:04 (win probability 97% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 38.0% eFG vs a 52.4% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Cavaliers | 9–0 | H2 18:41 | 80% → 98% |
| Virginia Cavaliers | 10–0 | H2 13:04 | 97% → 100% |