Iowa Hawkeyes 77, Nebraska Cornhuskers 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-26 · Winner: Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 77–71 on 2026-03-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 1:18 swung win probability 79% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 43 | 34 | 77 |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 46 | 25 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 1:18 swung win probability 79% → 0%.
Why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost
- Lost H2 25-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 1:18 (win probability 79% → 0% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 10-5.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 8–0 | H1 13:37 | 90% → 69% |
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 8–0 | H1 2:09 | 92% → 68% |
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 9–0 | H2 1:18 | 79% → 0% |