Northwestern Wildcats 64, UCLA Bruins 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: UCLA Bruins
UCLA Bruins defeated Northwestern Wildcats 71–64 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 3:02 swung win probability 76% → 97%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northwestern Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 31 | 33 | 64 |
| UCLA Bruins | 41 | 30 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 3:02 swung win probability 76% → 97%.
Why Northwestern Wildcats lost
- Lost H1 31-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 3:02 (win probability 76% → 97% for the home side).
- Shot 44.3% eFG vs a 51.7% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins | 10–0 | H1 3:02 | 76% → 97% |