Michigan Wolverines 71, Iowa Hawkeyes 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-05 · Winner: Michigan Wolverines
Michigan Wolverines defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 71–68 on 2026-03-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 12:25 swung win probability 25% → 75%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Iowa Hawkeyes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Wolverines | 30 | 41 | 71 |
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 30 | 38 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 12:25 swung win probability 25% → 75%.
Why Iowa Hawkeyes lost
- Shot 44.5% eFG vs a 56.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 9–0 | H2 12:25 | 25% → 75% |