Purdue Boilermakers 64, Arizona Wildcats 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-28 · Winner: Arizona Wildcats
Arizona Wildcats defeated Purdue Boilermakers 79–64 on 2026-03-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 15-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 2:33 swung win probability 68% → 31%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Purdue Boilermakers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 38 | 26 | 64 |
| Arizona Wildcats | 31 | 48 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 2:33 swung win probability 68% → 31%.
Why Purdue Boilermakers lost
- Lost H2 26-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 44.4% eFG vs a 57.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 11-6.
- Outscored 20-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 8–0 | H1 2:33 | 68% → 31% |