Michigan Wolverines 84, Illinois Fighting Illini 70
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-27 · Winner: Michigan Wolverines
Michigan Wolverines defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 84–70 on 2026-02-27 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 9:45 swung win probability 78% → 36%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Illinois Fighting Illini lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Wolverines | 38 | 46 | 84 |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 31 | 39 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 9:45 swung win probability 78% → 36%.
Why Illinois Fighting Illini lost
- Lost H1 31-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 9:45 (win probability 78% → 36% for the home side).
- Shot 48.4% eFG vs a 54.7% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Wolverines | 11–0 | H1 9:45 | 78% → 36% |
| Michigan Wolverines | 9–0 | H2 6:49 | 1% → 0% |