Illinois Fighting Illini 101, USC Trojans 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois Fighting Illini defeated USC Trojans 101–65 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 36-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at H2 12:39 swung win probability 0% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why USC Trojans lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 54 | 47 | 101 |
| USC Trojans | 32 | 33 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at H2 12:39 swung win probability 0% → 0%.
Why USC Trojans lost
- Lost H1 32-54 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H2 12:39 (win probability 0% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 42.7% eFG vs a 50.7% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
- Outscored 24-12 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 13–0 | H2 12:39 | 0% → 0% |