Duke Blue Devils 71, California Golden Bears 56
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-14 · Winner: Duke Blue Devils
Duke Blue Devils defeated California Golden Bears 71–56 on 2026-01-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 15-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at H1 0:21 swung win probability 83% → 25%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Blue Devils | 37 | 34 | 71 |
| California Golden Bears | 30 | 26 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at H1 0:21 swung win probability 83% → 25%.
Why California Golden Bears lost
- Lost H2 26-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H1 0:21 (win probability 83% → 25% for the home side).
- Shot 41.3% eFG vs a 52.4% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Golden Bears | 10–0 | H1 4:59 | 43% → 83% |
| Duke Blue Devils | 13–0 | H1 0:21 | 83% → 25% |