Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 70, Louisville Cardinals 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Louisville Cardinals
Louisville Cardinals defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 87–70 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 17-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 10:56 swung win probability 69% → 94%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | 31 | 39 | 70 |
| Louisville Cardinals | 42 | 45 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 10:56 swung win probability 69% → 94%.
Why Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets lost
- Lost H1 31-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H2 12:36 (win probability 96% → 100% for the home side).
- Outscored 19-11 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Cardinals | 10–0 | H1 10:56 | 69% → 94% |
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | 12–0 | H1 0:53 | 99% → 84% |
| Louisville Cardinals | 13–0 | H2 12:36 | 96% → 100% |
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | 14–0 | H2 7:38 | 100% → 99% |