Pittsburgh Panthers 71, Syracuse Orange 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-07 · Winner: Pittsburgh Panthers
Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Syracuse Orange 71–69 on 2026-03-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 12:55 swung win probability 68% → 12%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Syracuse Orange lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 28 | 37 | 6 | 71 |
| Syracuse Orange | 31 | 34 | 4 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 12:55 swung win probability 68% → 12%.
Why Syracuse Orange lost
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 12:55 (win probability 68% → 12% for the home side).
- Shot 44.9% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Orange | 8–0 | H1 7:46 | 29% → 57% |
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 12–0 | H2 12:55 | 68% → 12% |
| Syracuse Orange | 10–0 | H2 7:59 | 6% → 44% |