Rutgers Scarlet Knights 61, Minnesota Golden Gophers 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 80–61 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 11:39 swung win probability 46% → 79%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 23 | 38 | 61 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 36 | 44 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 11:39 swung win probability 46% → 79%.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Lost H1 23-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 11:39 (win probability 46% → 79% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 9–0 | H1 11:39 | 46% → 79% |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 8–0 | H2 19:39 | 87% → 99% |