UConn Huskies 103, Providence Friars 98
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: UConn Huskies
UConn Huskies defeated Providence Friars 103–98 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 3:34 swung win probability 45% → 85%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Providence Friars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UConn Huskies | 37 | 52 | 14 | 103 |
| Providence Friars | 47 | 42 | 9 | 98 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 3:34 swung win probability 45% → 85%.
Why Providence Friars lost
- Lost H2 42-52 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 1:32 (win probability 99% → 72% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-12.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn Huskies | 8–0 | H1 9:10 | 81% → 54% |
| Providence Friars | 11–0 | H1 3:34 | 45% → 85% |
| UConn Huskies | 9–0 | H2 1:32 | 99% → 72% |