UCLA Bruins 59, Michigan State Spartans 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-17 · Winner: Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State Spartans defeated UCLA Bruins 82–59 on 2026-02-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 23-point result. A 18-0 home team run ending at H1 6:10 swung win probability 72% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UCLA Bruins lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins | 23 | 36 | 59 |
| Michigan State Spartans | 43 | 39 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 18-0 home team run ending at H1 6:10 swung win probability 72% → 100%.
Why UCLA Bruins lost
- Lost H1 23-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 18-0 run ending at H1 6:10 (win probability 72% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 43.9% eFG vs a 53.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State Spartans | 8–0 | H1 14:08 | 54% → 81% |
| Michigan State Spartans | 18–0 | H1 6:10 | 72% → 100% |
| Michigan State Spartans | 10–0 | H2 7:20 | 100% → 100% |