Nebraska Cornhuskers 77, Northwestern Wildcats 58
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 77–58 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 15:58 swung win probability 72% → 42%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northwestern Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 34 | 43 | 77 |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 29 | 29 | 58 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 15:58 swung win probability 72% → 42%.
Why Northwestern Wildcats lost
- Lost H2 29-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 7:42 (win probability 10% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 47.2% eFG vs a 51.7% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 11-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 8–0 | H1 15:58 | 72% → 42% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 11–0 | H2 7:42 | 10% → 0% |