Penn State Nittany Lions 62, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-08 · Winner: Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 74–62 on 2026-03-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 10:29 swung win probability 54% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Penn State Nittany Lions lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State Nittany Lions | 21 | 41 | 62 |
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 43 | 31 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 10:29 swung win probability 54% → 91%.
Why Penn State Nittany Lions lost
- Lost H1 21-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at H1 2:42 (win probability 85% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 43.8% eFG vs a 53.0% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 12–0 | H1 10:29 | 54% → 91% |
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 16–0 | H1 2:42 | 85% → 100% |