Rutgers Scarlet Knights 87, Wisconsin Badgers 96
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin Badgers defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 96–87 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 14:48 swung win probability 55% → 88%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 29 | 58 | 87 |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 51 | 45 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 14:48 swung win probability 55% → 88%.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Lost H1 29-51 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 14:48 (win probability 55% → 88% for the home side).
- Outscored 26-15 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Badgers | 11–0 | H1 14:48 | 55% → 88% |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 8–0 | H1 7:11 | 85% → 97% |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 8–0 | H1 1:18 | 97% → 100% |
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 9–0 | H2 11:42 | 100% → 100% |
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 8–0 | H2 7:54 | 100% → 99% |