Iowa Hawkeyes 71, Wisconsin Badgers 84
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-22 · Winner: Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin Badgers defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 84–71 on 2026-02-22 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 16:34 swung win probability 38% → 89%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Iowa Hawkeyes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 41 | 30 | 71 |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 40 | 44 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 16:34 swung win probability 38% → 89%.
Why Iowa Hawkeyes lost
- Lost H2 30-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 16:34 (win probability 38% → 89% for the home side).
- Outscored 18-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Badgers | 10–0 | H1 9:17 | 34% → 72% |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 11–0 | H2 16:34 | 38% → 89% |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 10–0 | H2 3:57 | 80% → 100% |