Michigan State Spartans 76, Purdue Boilermakers 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State Spartans defeated Purdue Boilermakers 76–74 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 12:28 swung win probability 84% → 49%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Purdue Boilermakers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State Spartans | 36 | 40 | 76 |
| Purdue Boilermakers | 39 | 35 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 12:28 swung win probability 84% → 49%.
Why Purdue Boilermakers lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 12:28 (win probability 84% → 49% for the home side).
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 9–0 | H1 17:32 | 55% → 84% |
| Michigan State Spartans | 10–0 | H1 12:28 | 84% → 49% |