Pittsburgh Panthers 52, Clemson Tigers 63
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Clemson Tigers
Clemson Tigers defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 63–52 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 2:14 swung win probability 86% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Pittsburgh Panthers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 16 | 36 | 52 |
| Clemson Tigers | 33 | 30 | 63 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 2:14 swung win probability 86% → 99%.
Why Pittsburgh Panthers lost
- Lost H1 16-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 2:14 (win probability 86% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 42.5% eFG vs a 51.0% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 17-7 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson Tigers | 10–0 | H1 2:14 | 86% → 99% |
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 10–0 | H2 2:18 | 100% → 100% |