Washington Huskies 76, Northwestern Wildcats 62
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Washington Huskies
Washington Huskies defeated Northwestern Wildcats 76–62 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 1:13 swung win probability 31% → 6%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northwestern Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Huskies | 39 | 37 | 76 |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 27 | 35 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 1:13 swung win probability 31% → 6%.
Why Northwestern Wildcats lost
- Lost H1 27-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 16:38 (win probability 10% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 43.0% eFG vs a 51.7% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Huskies | 8–0 | H1 1:13 | 31% → 6% |
| Washington Huskies | 9–0 | H2 16:38 | 10% → 0% |