Rutgers Scarlet Knights 62, Iowa Hawkeyes 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-20 · Winner: Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 68–62 on 2026-01-20 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 17:34 swung win probability 89% → 47%. 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 | 24 | 38 | 62 |
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 31 | 37 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 17:34 swung win probability 89% → 47%.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Lost H1 24-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 6:10 (win probability 40% → 72% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-12.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 8–0 | H1 6:10 | 40% → 72% |
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 10–0 | H2 17:34 | 89% → 47% |