Virginia Tech Hokies 71, Louisville Cardinals 85
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Louisville Cardinals
Louisville Cardinals defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 85–71 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 1:58 swung win probability 76% → 97%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Virginia Tech Hokies lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 22 | 49 | 71 |
| Louisville Cardinals | 37 | 48 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 1:58 swung win probability 76% → 97%.
Why Virginia Tech Hokies lost
- Lost H1 22-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 1:58 (win probability 76% → 97% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Cardinals | 9–0 | H1 1:58 | 76% → 97% |
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 8–0 | H2 7:22 | 100% → 97% |