Penn State Nittany Lions 73, Northwestern Wildcats 94
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-29 · Winner: Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Wildcats defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 94–73 on 2026-01-29 in NCAA Men's play, a 21-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 15:22 swung win probability 82% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Penn State Nittany Lions lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State Nittany Lions | 40 | 33 | 73 |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 45 | 49 | 94 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 15:22 swung win probability 82% → 99%.
Why Penn State Nittany Lions lost
- Lost H2 33-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 6:24 (win probability 90% → 100% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 9-3.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 9–0 | H2 15:22 | 82% → 99% |
| Penn State Nittany Lions | 8–0 | H2 12:01 | 98% → 84% |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 11–0 | H2 6:24 | 90% → 100% |