Rutgers Scarlet Knights 75, USC Trojans 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: USC Trojans
USC Trojans defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 78–75 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 10:41 swung win probability 100% → 95%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 30 | 45 | 75 |
| USC Trojans | 40 | 38 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 10:41 swung win probability 100% → 95%.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Lost H1 30-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 16:06 (win probability 96% → 100% for the home side).
- Outscored 22-9 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC Trojans | 8–0 | H2 16:06 | 96% → 100% |
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 8–0 | H2 10:41 | 100% → 95% |
| USC Trojans | 8–0 | H2 5:28 | 97% → 100% |