UCLA Bruins 74, Ohio State Buckeyes 86
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated UCLA Bruins 86–74 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at H2 16:35 swung win probability 73% → 100%. 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 | 36 | 38 | 74 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 42 | 44 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at H2 16:35 swung win probability 73% → 100%.
Why UCLA Bruins lost
- Lost H1 36-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at H2 16:35 (win probability 73% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 47.6% eFG vs a 53.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins | 8–0 | H1 6:06 | 89% → 64% |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 15–0 | H2 16:35 | 73% → 100% |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 8–0 | H2 12:56 | 97% → 100% |