Syracuse Orange 68, NC State Wolfpack 88
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-27 · Winner: NC State Wolfpack
NC State Wolfpack defeated Syracuse Orange 88–68 on 2026-01-27 in NCAA Men's play, a 20-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 1:59 swung win probability 100% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Syracuse Orange lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Orange | 37 | 31 | 68 |
| NC State Wolfpack | 41 | 47 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 1:59 swung win probability 100% → 100%.
Why Syracuse Orange lost
- Lost H2 31-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 1:59 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 44.0% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC State Wolfpack | 9–0 | H2 1:59 | 100% → 100% |