Purdue Boilermakers 78, Iowa Hawkeyes 57
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-14 · Winner: Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue Boilermakers defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 78–57 on 2026-02-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 21-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 10:47 swung win probability 62% → 16%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Iowa Hawkeyes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 36 | 42 | 78 |
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 25 | 32 | 57 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 10:47 swung win probability 62% → 16%.
Why Iowa Hawkeyes lost
- Lost H1 25-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 10:47 (win probability 62% → 16% for the home side).
- Shot 43.4% eFG vs a 56.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 12–0 | H1 10:47 | 62% → 16% |
| Purdue Boilermakers | 8–0 | H2 12:00 | 0% → 0% |