Penn State Nittany Lions 66, Northwestern Wildcats 76
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-10 · Winner: Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Wildcats defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 76–66 on 2026-03-10 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 16:24 swung win probability 48% → 75%. 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 | 32 | 34 | 66 |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 34 | 42 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 16:24 swung win probability 48% → 75%.
Why Penn State Nittany Lions lost
- Lost H2 34-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 16:24 (win probability 48% → 75% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-8.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 10-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 8–0 | H1 16:24 | 48% → 75% |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 8–0 | H2 3:48 | 88% → 100% |