Maryland Terrapins 48, Michigan State Spartans 91
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State Spartans defeated Maryland Terrapins 91–48 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 43-point result. A 18-0 home team run ending at H1 11:54 swung win probability 69% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Maryland Terrapins lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Terrapins | 23 | 25 | 48 |
| Michigan State Spartans | 46 | 45 | 91 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 18-0 home team run ending at H1 11:54 swung win probability 69% → 99%.
Why Maryland Terrapins lost
- Lost H1 23-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 18-0 run ending at H1 11:54 (win probability 69% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 38.9% eFG vs a 48.1% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 14-6 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State Spartans | 18–0 | H1 11:54 | 69% → 99% |
| Maryland Terrapins | 8–0 | H1 8:32 | 99% → 93% |
| Michigan State Spartans | 11–0 | H1 3:45 | 92% → 100% |
| Michigan State Spartans | 15–0 | H2 11:41 | 100% → 100% |