USC Trojans 62, UCLA Bruins 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-24 · Winner: UCLA Bruins
UCLA Bruins defeated USC Trojans 81–62 on 2026-02-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 6:36 swung win probability 43% → 82%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why USC Trojans lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC Trojans | 29 | 33 | 62 |
| UCLA Bruins | 38 | 43 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 6:36 swung win probability 43% → 82%.
Why USC Trojans lost
- Lost H2 33-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 6:36 (win probability 43% → 82% for the home side).
- Shot 41.7% eFG vs a 50.7% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins | 10–0 | H1 6:36 | 43% → 82% |
| UCLA Bruins | 9–0 | H2 1:14 | 100% → 100% |