Northwestern Wildcats 72, Indiana Hoosiers 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-24 · Winner: Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Wildcats defeated Indiana Hoosiers 72–68 on 2026-02-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 5:05 swung win probability 94% → 44%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana Hoosiers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 33 | 39 | 72 |
| Indiana Hoosiers | 42 | 26 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 5:05 swung win probability 94% → 44%.
Why Indiana Hoosiers lost
- Lost H2 26-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 17:24 (win probability 95% → 73% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-5.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Hoosiers | 8–0 | H1 10:36 | 69% → 91% |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 8–0 | H2 17:24 | 95% → 73% |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 8–0 | H2 5:05 | 94% → 44% |