Santa Clara Broncos 84, Kentucky Wildcats 89
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-20 · Winner: Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky Wildcats defeated Santa Clara Broncos 89–84 on 2026-03-20 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at OT 0:31 swung win probability 26% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Santa Clara Broncos lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Broncos | 31 | 42 | 11 | 84 |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 29 | 44 | 16 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at OT 0:31 swung win probability 26% → 100%.
Why Santa Clara Broncos lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at OT 0:31 (win probability 26% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 49.3% eFG vs a 54.4% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Wildcats | 8–0 | OT 0:31 | 26% → 100% |