Iowa Hawkeyes 75, Nebraska Cornhuskers 84
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-08 · Winner: Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 84–75 on 2026-03-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at OT 0:17 swung win probability 52% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Iowa Hawkeyes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 26 | 44 | 5 | 75 |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 30 | 40 | 14 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at OT 0:17 swung win probability 52% → 100%.
Why Iowa Hawkeyes lost
- Lost OT 5-14 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at OT 0:17 (win probability 52% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-12.
- Outscored 20-10 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 9–0 | OT 0:17 | 52% → 100% |