Purdue Boilermakers 74, Nebraska Cornhuskers 58
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-13 · Winner: Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue Boilermakers defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 74–58 on 2026-03-13 in NCAA Men's play, a 16-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 16:03 swung win probability 55% → 25%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 41 | 33 | 74 |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 28 | 30 | 58 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 16:03 swung win probability 55% → 25%.
Why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost
- Lost H1 28-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 3:26 (win probability 0% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 48.2% eFG vs a 55.5% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 12-4 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 8–0 | H1 16:03 | 55% → 25% |
| Purdue Boilermakers | 9–0 | H2 3:26 | 0% → 0% |