UCLA Bruins 73, Minnesota Golden Gophers 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated UCLA Bruins 78–73 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 7:03 swung win probability 82% → 38%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UCLA Bruins lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins | 41 | 32 | 73 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 40 | 38 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 7:03 swung win probability 82% → 38%.
Why UCLA Bruins lost
- Lost H2 32-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins | 11–0 | H1 7:03 | 82% → 38% |