Pittsburgh Panthers 72, California Golden Bears 56
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Pittsburgh Panthers
Pittsburgh Panthers defeated California Golden Bears 72–56 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 16-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 19:40 swung win probability 44% → 11%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why California Golden Bears lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 34 | 38 | 72 |
| California Golden Bears | 26 | 30 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 19:40 swung win probability 44% → 11%.
Why California Golden Bears lost
- Lost H1 26-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 19:40 (win probability 44% → 11% for the home side).
- Shot 47.2% eFG vs a 52.4% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 13-5 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 8–0 | H2 19:40 | 44% → 11% |