USC Trojans 70, Minnesota Golden Gophers 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-09 · Winner: USC Trojans
USC Trojans defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 70–69 on 2026-01-09 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 3:12 swung win probability 76% → 39%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Golden Gophers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Trojans | 35 | 28 | 7 | 70 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 30 | 33 | 6 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 3:12 swung win probability 76% → 39%.
Why Minnesota Golden Gophers lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 3:12 (win probability 76% → 39% for the home side).
- Shot 48.4% eFG vs a 53.9% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC Trojans | 9–0 | H1 3:12 | 76% → 39% |