Purdue Boilermakers 80, Michigan Wolverines 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-15 · Winner: Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue Boilermakers defeated Michigan Wolverines 80–72 on 2026-03-15 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 1:26 swung win probability 83% → 44%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Michigan Wolverines lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 38 | 42 | 80 |
| Michigan Wolverines | 38 | 34 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 1:26 swung win probability 83% → 44%.
Why Michigan Wolverines lost
- Lost H2 34-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 1:26 (win probability 83% → 44% for the home side).
- Shot 52.3% eFG vs a 58.3% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 7-2.
- Outscored 16-5 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 9–0 | H1 1:26 | 83% → 44% |