Northwestern Wildcats 74, Indiana Hoosiers 61
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-11 · Winner: Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Wildcats defeated Indiana Hoosiers 74–61 on 2026-03-11 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 12:06 swung win probability 52% → 9%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana Hoosiers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 36 | 38 | 74 |
| Indiana Hoosiers | 37 | 24 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 12:06 swung win probability 52% → 9%.
Why Indiana Hoosiers lost
- Lost H2 24-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 2:49 (win probability 86% → 55% for the home side).
- Shot 51.1% eFG vs a 56.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 11-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 8–0 | H1 2:49 | 86% → 55% |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 8–0 | H2 12:06 | 52% → 9% |