Nebraska Cornhuskers 52, Iowa Hawkeyes 57
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-17 · Winner: Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 57–52 on 2026-02-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 1:36 swung win probability 51% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 28 | 24 | 52 |
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 33 | 24 | 57 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 1:36 swung win probability 51% → 91%.
Why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 1:36 (win probability 51% → 91% for the home side).
- Shot 46.6% eFG vs a 55.5% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-2.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 11–0 | H1 1:36 | 51% → 91% |