Rutgers Scarlet Knights 87, Michigan State Spartans 91
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-05 · Winner: Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State Spartans defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 91–87 on 2026-03-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 18:22 swung win probability 44% → 90%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 30 | 57 | 87 |
| Michigan State Spartans | 31 | 60 | 91 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 18:22 swung win probability 44% → 90%.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 18:22 (win probability 44% → 90% for the home side).
- Outscored 25-15 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State Spartans | 11–0 | H2 18:22 | 44% → 90% |