Ohio State Buckeyes 74, Washington Huskies 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-11 · Winner: Washington Huskies
Washington Huskies defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 81–74 on 2026-01-11 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 14:19 swung win probability 23% → 90%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 38 | 36 | 74 |
| Washington Huskies | 36 | 45 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 14:19 swung win probability 23% → 90%.
Why Ohio State Buckeyes lost
- Lost H2 36-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H2 14:19 (win probability 23% → 90% for the home side).
- Shot 48.4% eFG vs a 56.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 11-7.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Huskies | 14–0 | H2 14:19 | 23% → 90% |