San José State Spartans 54, Nevada Wolf Pack 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-20 · Winner: Nevada Wolf Pack
Nevada Wolf Pack defeated San José State Spartans 87–54 on 2026-01-20 in NCAA Men's play, a 33-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 5:42 swung win probability 79% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why San José State Spartans lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| San José State Spartans | 26 | 28 | 54 |
| Nevada Wolf Pack | 39 | 48 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 5:42 swung win probability 79% → 98%.
Why San José State Spartans lost
- Lost H2 28-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 5:42 (win probability 79% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 36.2% eFG vs a 50.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Wolf Pack | 11–0 | H1 5:42 | 79% → 98% |
| Nevada Wolf Pack | 8–0 | H2 10:09 | 100% → 100% |
| Nevada Wolf Pack | 8–0 | H2 1:46 | 100% → 100% |