Nebraska Cornhuskers 82, USC Trojans 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated USC Trojans 82–67 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 15-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 16:57 swung win probability 73% → 31%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why USC Trojans lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 31 | 51 | 82 |
| USC Trojans | 36 | 31 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 16:57 swung win probability 73% → 31%.
Why USC Trojans lost
- Lost H2 31-51 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at H2 8:46 (win probability 26% → 0% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 8–0 | H1 13:57 | 72% → 42% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 8–0 | H2 16:57 | 73% → 31% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 15–0 | H2 8:46 | 26% → 0% |