Maryland Terrapins 74, Northwestern Wildcats 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Wildcats defeated Maryland Terrapins 78–74 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 9:07 swung win probability 22% → 95%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Maryland Terrapins lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Terrapins | 34 | 40 | 74 |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 35 | 43 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 9:07 swung win probability 22% → 95%.
Why Maryland Terrapins lost
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H2 9:07 (win probability 22% → 95% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 14–0 | H2 9:07 | 22% → 95% |