Purdue Boilermakers 89, Wisconsin Badgers 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue Boilermakers defeated Wisconsin Badgers 89–73 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 16-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 16:29 swung win probability 83% → 58%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Wisconsin Badgers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 45 | 44 | 89 |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 38 | 35 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 16:29 swung win probability 83% → 58%.
Why Wisconsin Badgers lost
- Lost H2 35-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 14:27 (win probability 13% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 45.6% eFG vs a 54.5% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 11-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 8–0 | H1 16:29 | 83% → 58% |
| Purdue Boilermakers | 10–0 | H2 14:27 | 13% → 0% |