Nebraska Cornhuskers 52, UCLA Bruins 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-03 · Winner: UCLA Bruins
UCLA Bruins defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 72–52 on 2026-03-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 20-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 2:41 swung win probability 85% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 24 | 28 | 52 |
| UCLA Bruins | 37 | 35 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 2:41 swung win probability 85% → 98%.
Why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost
- Lost H1 24-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 2:41 (win probability 85% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 43.9% eFG vs a 55.5% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins | 8–0 | H1 2:41 | 85% → 98% |