Providence Friars 81, UConn Huskies 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-27 · Winner: UConn Huskies
UConn Huskies defeated Providence Friars 87–81 on 2026-01-27 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 15:10 swung win probability 72% → 43%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Providence Friars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Friars | 37 | 44 | 81 |
| UConn Huskies | 41 | 46 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 15:10 swung win probability 72% → 43%.
Why Providence Friars lost
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Friars | 8–0 | H1 15:10 | 72% → 43% |
| Providence Friars | 9–0 | H1 7:01 | 91% → 64% |