Minnesota Golden Gophers 84, Northwestern Wildcats 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 84–78 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 3:25 swung win probability 98% → 41%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northwestern Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 34 | 50 | 84 |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 34 | 44 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 3:25 swung win probability 98% → 41%.
Why Northwestern Wildcats lost
- Lost H2 44-50 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 3:25 (win probability 98% → 41% for the home side).
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 8–0 | H2 3:25 | 98% → 41% |