USC Trojans 66, Michigan Wolverines 96
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Michigan Wolverines
Michigan Wolverines defeated USC Trojans 96–66 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 30-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 13:29 swung win probability 69% → 92%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why USC Trojans lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC Trojans | 31 | 35 | 66 |
| Michigan Wolverines | 49 | 47 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 13:29 swung win probability 69% → 92%.
Why USC Trojans lost
- Lost H1 31-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 18:51 (win probability 96% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 38.8% eFG vs a 50.7% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 21-11.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Wolverines | 9–0 | H1 13:29 | 69% → 92% |
| Michigan Wolverines | 10–0 | H2 18:51 | 96% → 100% |