Northwestern Wildcats 74, USC Trojans 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Wildcats defeated USC Trojans 74–68 on 2026-01-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why USC Trojans lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 31 | 43 | 74 |
| USC Trojans | 28 | 40 | 68 |
Win probability
Why USC Trojans lost
- Shot 40.4% eFG vs a 50.7% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.