UCLA Bruins 72, Wisconsin Badgers 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-06 · Winner: Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin Badgers defeated UCLA Bruins 80–72 on 2026-01-06 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at H1 13:42 swung win probability 58% → 93%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UCLA Bruins lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins | 31 | 41 | 72 |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 45 | 35 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at H1 13:42 swung win probability 58% → 93%.
Why UCLA Bruins lost
- Lost H1 31-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H1 13:42 (win probability 58% → 93% for the home side).
- Shot 46.7% eFG vs a 53.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Badgers | 13–0 | H1 13:42 | 58% → 93% |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 11–0 | H1 9:50 | 86% → 99% |