NC State Wolfpack 90, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 96
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated NC State Wolfpack 96–90 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at OT 3:46 swung win probability 10% → 85%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why NC State Wolfpack lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC State Wolfpack | 44 | 37 | 9 | 90 |
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 38 | 43 | 15 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at OT 3:46 swung win probability 10% → 85%.
Why NC State Wolfpack lost
- Lost H2 37-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at OT 3:46 (win probability 10% → 85% for the home side).
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC State Wolfpack | 8–0 | H1 4:36 | 61% → 28% |
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 8–0 | H2 12:38 | 16% → 53% |
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 10–0 | OT 3:46 | 10% → 85% |