NC State Wolfpack 81, Pittsburgh Panthers 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: NC State Wolfpack
NC State Wolfpack defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 81–72 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 5:10 swung win probability 84% → 2%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Pittsburgh Panthers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC State Wolfpack | 34 | 47 | 81 |
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 33 | 39 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 5:10 swung win probability 84% → 2%.
Why Pittsburgh Panthers lost
- Lost H2 39-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 5:10 (win probability 84% → 2% for the home side).
- Shot 44.9% eFG vs a 51.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-8.
- Outscored 22-11 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC State Wolfpack | 9–0 | H1 9:45 | 89% → 61% |
| NC State Wolfpack | 12–0 | H2 5:10 | 84% → 2% |