UCF Knights 71, UCLA Bruins 75
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-20 · Winner: UCLA Bruins
UCLA Bruins defeated UCF Knights 75–71 on 2026-03-20 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 8:50 swung win probability 65% → 94%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UCF Knights lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCF Knights | 27 | 44 | 71 |
| UCLA Bruins | 35 | 40 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 8:50 swung win probability 65% → 94%.
Why UCF Knights lost
- Lost H1 27-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 8:50 (win probability 65% → 94% for the home side).
- Shot 45.8% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-8.
- Outscored 13-5 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins | 11–0 | H1 8:50 | 65% → 94% |
| UCF Knights | 11–0 | H2 14:00 | 99% → 74% |
| UCLA Bruins | 8–0 | H2 10:50 | 74% → 98% |