Michigan Wolverines 82, Ohio State Buckeyes 61
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-08 · Winner: Michigan Wolverines
Michigan Wolverines defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 82–61 on 2026-02-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 21-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 4:14 swung win probability 0% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Ohio State Buckeyes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Wolverines | 44 | 38 | 82 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 34 | 27 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 4:14 swung win probability 0% → 0%.
Why Ohio State Buckeyes lost
- Lost H2 27-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 4:14 (win probability 0% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 42.7% eFG vs a 56.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 12-8.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Wolverines | 8–0 | H2 4:14 | 0% → 0% |