Tennessee Volunteers 79, Virginia Cavaliers 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-22 · Winner: Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee Volunteers defeated Virginia Cavaliers 79–72 on 2026-03-22 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 6:34 swung win probability 76% → 26%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Virginia Cavaliers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Volunteers | 36 | 43 | 79 |
| Virginia Cavaliers | 31 | 41 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 6:34 swung win probability 76% → 26%.
Why Virginia Cavaliers lost
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 6:34 (win probability 76% → 26% for the home side).
- Shot 47.8% eFG vs a 54.6% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 19-6 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Volunteers | 12–0 | H1 6:34 | 76% → 26% |