Iowa Hawkeyes 69, Ohio State Buckeyes 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-12 · Winner: Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 72–69 on 2026-03-12 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 13:55 swung win probability 86% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Iowa Hawkeyes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 30 | 39 | 69 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 34 | 38 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 13:55 swung win probability 86% → 100%.
Why Iowa Hawkeyes lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 13:55 (win probability 86% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 10–0 | H2 13:55 | 86% → 100% |
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 8–0 | H2 8:09 | 100% → 94% |