Texas Longhorns 68, NC State Wolfpack 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-17 · Winner: Texas Longhorns
Texas Longhorns defeated NC State Wolfpack 68–66 on 2026-03-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 15:47 swung win probability 69% → 36%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why NC State Wolfpack lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Longhorns | 30 | 38 | 68 |
| NC State Wolfpack | 29 | 37 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 15:47 swung win probability 69% → 36%.
Why NC State Wolfpack lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 15:47 (win probability 69% → 36% for the home side).
- Shot 44.1% eFG vs a 55.0% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-7.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Longhorns | 9–0 | H1 15:47 | 69% → 36% |