Minnesota Golden Gophers 63, Wisconsin Badgers 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-28 · Winner: Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin Badgers defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 67–63 on 2026-01-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 15:16 swung win probability 72% → 32%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 35 | 28 | 63 |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 17 | 50 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 15:16 swung win probability 72% → 32%.
Why Minnesota Golden Gophers lost
- Lost H2 28-50 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 14:52 (win probability 1% → 16% for the home side).
- Outscored 16-6 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 11–0 | H1 15:16 | 72% → 32% |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 9–0 | H1 10:52 | 42% → 12% |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 12–0 | H2 14:52 | 1% → 16% |