USC Trojans 82, Ohio State Buckeyes 89
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-11 · Winner: Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated USC Trojans 89–82 on 2026-02-11 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 13:39 swung win probability 36% → 83%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why USC Trojans lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC Trojans | 43 | 39 | 82 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 40 | 49 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 13:39 swung win probability 36% → 83%.
Why USC Trojans lost
- Lost H2 39-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 11:26 (win probability 27% → 61% for the home side).
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 9–0 | H1 11:26 | 27% → 61% |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 9–0 | H2 13:39 | 36% → 83% |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 8–0 | H2 4:01 | 64% → 100% |