Minnesota Golden Gophers 75, Penn State Nittany Lions 77
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-01 · Winner: Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 77–75 on 2026-02-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 2:31 swung win probability 100% → 67%. 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 | 31 | 44 | 75 |
| Penn State Nittany Lions | 41 | 36 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 2:31 swung win probability 100% → 67%.
Why Minnesota Golden Gophers lost
- Lost H1 31-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 6:31 (win probability 70% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State Nittany Lions | 9–0 | H2 6:31 | 70% → 100% |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 9–0 | H2 2:31 | 100% → 67% |