Wisconsin Badgers 69, Ohio State Buckeyes 86
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-17 · Winner: Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Wisconsin Badgers 86–69 on 2026-02-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 17-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 16:23 swung win probability 55% → 81%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Wisconsin Badgers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Badgers | 26 | 43 | 69 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 38 | 48 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 16:23 swung win probability 55% → 81%.
Why Wisconsin Badgers lost
- Lost H1 26-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 16:23 (win probability 55% → 81% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 8–0 | H1 16:23 | 55% → 81% |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 8–0 | H1 13:31 | 75% → 93% |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 8–0 | H1 1:58 | 83% → 98% |