Purdue Boilermakers 70, Northwestern Wildcats 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-04 · Winner: Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue Boilermakers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 70–66 on 2026-03-04 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at H1 9:59 swung win probability 54% → 92%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northwestern Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 25 | 45 | 70 |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 34 | 32 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at H1 9:59 swung win probability 54% → 92%.
Why Northwestern Wildcats lost
- Lost H2 32-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 13:22 (win probability 93% → 57% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 9-4.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 13–0 | H1 9:59 | 54% → 92% |
| Purdue Boilermakers | 9–0 | H2 13:22 | 93% → 57% |