Nebraska Cornhuskers 76, Minnesota Golden Gophers 57
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 76–57 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 11:16 swung win probability 74% → 19%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Golden Gophers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 30 | 46 | 76 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 36 | 21 | 57 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 11:16 swung win probability 74% → 19%.
Why Minnesota Golden Gophers lost
- Lost H2 21-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H2 5:51 (win probability 20% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 48.1% eFG vs a 53.9% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 9–0 | H2 11:16 | 74% → 19% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 14–0 | H2 5:51 | 20% → 0% |