Northwestern Wildcats 66, Minnesota Golden Gophers 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-07 · Winner: Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 67–66 on 2026-03-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at H1 13:38 swung win probability 69% → 97%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northwestern Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 29 | 37 | 66 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 39 | 28 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at H1 13:38 swung win probability 69% → 97%.
Why Northwestern Wildcats lost
- Lost H1 29-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H1 13:38 (win probability 69% → 97% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 14–0 | H1 13:38 | 69% → 97% |