Iowa Hawkeyes 72, Purdue Boilermakers 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-14 · Winner: Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue Boilermakers defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 79–72 on 2026-01-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 14:36 swung win probability 64% → 12%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Iowa Hawkeyes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 34 | 38 | 72 |
| Purdue Boilermakers | 31 | 48 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 14:36 swung win probability 64% → 12%.
Why Iowa Hawkeyes lost
- Lost H2 38-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-9.
- Outscored 19-6 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 10–0 | H2 14:36 | 64% → 12% |