Providence Friars 79, Georgetown Hoyas 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-07 · Winner: Georgetown Hoyas
Georgetown Hoyas defeated Providence Friars 80–79 on 2026-03-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 2:32 swung win probability 14% → 97%. 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 | 34 | 45 | 79 |
| Georgetown Hoyas | 43 | 37 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 2:32 swung win probability 14% → 97%.
Why Providence Friars lost
- Lost H1 34-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 2:32 (win probability 14% → 97% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 22-12.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Friars | 8–0 | H1 15:38 | 72% → 43% |
| Georgetown Hoyas | 9–0 | H1 6:57 | 61% → 90% |
| Georgetown Hoyas | 10–0 | H2 2:32 | 14% → 97% |