Northwestern Wildcats 70, Iowa Hawkeyes 76
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-08 · Winner: Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Northwestern Wildcats 76–70 on 2026-02-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 0:52 swung win probability 45% → 87%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northwestern Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 35 | 35 | 70 |
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 39 | 37 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 0:52 swung win probability 45% → 87%.
Why Northwestern Wildcats lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 0:52 (win probability 45% → 87% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-3.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 10–0 | H1 0:52 | 45% → 87% |
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 10–0 | H2 13:01 | 78% → 99% |