Ohio State Buckeyes 80, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 80–73 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 3:58 swung win probability 76% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 37 | 43 | 80 |
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 41 | 32 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 3:58 swung win probability 76% → 98%.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Lost H2 32-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 11–0 | H1 3:58 | 76% → 98% |