Purdue Boilermakers 74, Ohio State Buckeyes 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-01 · Winner: Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Purdue Boilermakers 82–74 on 2026-03-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 17:03 swung win probability 84% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Purdue Boilermakers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 31 | 43 | 74 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 36 | 46 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 17:03 swung win probability 84% → 98%.
Why Purdue Boilermakers lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 17:03 (win probability 84% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 53.2% eFG vs a 57.6% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 25-7 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 8–0 | H2 17:03 | 84% → 98% |