Rutgers Scarlet Knights 59, UCLA Bruins 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-12 · Winner: UCLA Bruins
UCLA Bruins defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 72–59 on 2026-03-12 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 14:57 swung win probability 48% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 24 | 35 | 59 |
| UCLA Bruins | 30 | 42 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 14:57 swung win probability 48% → 84%.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Lost H2 35-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 14:57 (win probability 48% → 84% for the home side).
- Shot 43.1% eFG vs a 47.2% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 19-9 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins | 11–0 | H1 14:57 | 48% → 84% |
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 8–0 | H1 12:18 | 84% → 57% |
| UCLA Bruins | 9–0 | H2 16:39 | 73% → 97% |