Virginia Tech Hokies 73, NC State Wolfpack 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: NC State Wolfpack
NC State Wolfpack defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 82–73 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 0:40 swung win probability 72% → 98%. 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 | 24 | 49 | 73 |
| NC State Wolfpack | 36 | 46 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 0:40 swung win probability 72% → 98%.
Why Virginia Tech Hokies lost
- Lost H1 24-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 0:40 (win probability 72% → 98% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-11.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 9–0 | H1 9:07 | 95% → 76% |
| NC State Wolfpack | 11–0 | H1 0:40 | 72% → 98% |
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 8–0 | H2 11:20 | 98% → 75% |