Ohio State Buckeyes 62, Michigan Wolverines 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-23 · Winner: Michigan Wolverines
Michigan Wolverines defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 74–62 on 2026-01-23 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 14:57 swung win probability 26% → 83%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Ohio State Buckeyes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 30 | 32 | 62 |
| Michigan Wolverines | 33 | 41 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 14:57 swung win probability 26% → 83%.
Why Ohio State Buckeyes lost
- Lost H2 32-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 14:57 (win probability 26% → 83% for the home side).
- Shot 47.5% eFG vs a 56.2% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 15-6 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 8–0 | H2 17:40 | 69% → 26% |
| Michigan Wolverines | 11–0 | H2 14:57 | 26% → 83% |
| Michigan Wolverines | 8–0 | H2 6:30 | 64% → 99% |
| Michigan Wolverines | 9–0 | H2 3:17 | 95% → 100% |