Rutgers Scarlet Knights 69, Creighton Bluejays 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-04-02 · Winner: Creighton Bluejays
Creighton Bluejays defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 82–69 on 2026-04-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 5:55 swung win probability 22% → 56%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 28 | 41 | 69 |
| Creighton Bluejays | 31 | 51 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 5:55 swung win probability 22% → 56%.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Lost H2 41-51 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 5:55 (win probability 22% → 56% for the home side).
- Shot 38.5% eFG vs a 47.2% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton Bluejays | 9–0 | H1 5:55 | 22% → 56% |