Minnesota Golden Gophers 61, Oregon Ducks 44
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-17 · Winner: Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Oregon Ducks 61–44 on 2026-02-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 13:24 swung win probability 17% → 63%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Oregon Ducks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 22 | 39 | 61 |
| Oregon Ducks | 17 | 27 | 44 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 13:24 swung win probability 17% → 63%.
Why Oregon Ducks lost
- Lost H2 27-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 1:29 (win probability 2% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 39.6% eFG vs a 49.5% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 8–0 | H1 4:03 | 55% → 20% |
| Oregon Ducks | 9–0 | H2 13:24 | 17% → 63% |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 12–0 | H2 1:29 | 2% → 0% |