Nebraska Cornhuskers 72, Ohio State Buckeyes 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-05 · Winner: Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 72–69 on 2026-01-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 2:18 swung win probability 64% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Ohio State Buckeyes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 38 | 34 | 72 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 31 | 38 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 2:18 swung win probability 64% → 0%.
Why Ohio State Buckeyes lost
- Lost H1 31-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 8:31 (win probability 53% → 11% for the home side).
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 8–0 | H1 18:01 | 59% → 30% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 12–0 | H1 8:31 | 53% → 11% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 9–0 | H2 2:18 | 64% → 0% |