🏀 NCAA Madness: Purdue and Wisconsin Survive in OT, Miami Stuns UNC

 

🏀 NCAA Madness: Purdue and Wisconsin Survive in OT, Miami Stuns UNC

February 11, 2026

This Tuesday's slate delivered high-level drama, particularly in the Big Ten, where two major matchups were decided in overtime. Additionally, the ACC saw significant movement in the standings alongside historic individual performances.


🔥 Games of the Night: Overtime Drama

#13 Purdue 80 - 77 #7 Nebraska

In the most thrilling game on the schedule, the Boilermakers silenced Pinnacle Bank Arena by rallying in overtime. Although Nebraska dominated much of the closing minutes, Purdue capitalized on their consistency, having led for 93% of the game.

  • The Hero: Braden Smith flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 13 pts, 8 reb, and 10 ast.

  • The Resistance: For Nebraska, Rienk Mast carried the load (18 pts, 6 reb, 7 ast), but it wasn't enough against Purdue’s dominance on the glass (54 total rebounds).

Wisconsin 92 - 90 #8 Illinois

Another Big Ten clash of titans. The Badgers pulled off a massive road upset in Champaign. Despite a stratospheric 34-point performance by Kasparas Wagler (ILL), Wisconsin secured the win through collective efficiency and Nikari Boyd’s 25 points. While Illinois dominated the paint, Wisconsin punished them with 44% shooting from beyond the arc.


🌪️ ACC Surprises and Dominance

Miami 75 - 66 #11 North Carolina

The Hurricanes defended their home court and dealt a heavy blow to the Tar Heels' aspirations. Led by an unstoppable Malik Reneau (double-double with 16 pts and 10 reb), Miami controlled the tempo—leading for 93% of the match—and dominated the paint with 46 points compared to UNC's 28.

#4 Duke 70 - 54 Pittsburgh

The Blue Devils showed no mercy. Led by young star Cameron Boozer (17 pts, 10 reb), Duke maintained its place at the top of the ACC. Their defense stifled Pitt, limiting them to a dismal 25% shooting efficiency in the second half.


📊 Elite Individual Performances

  • Clash of Titans in Waco: In #22 BYU’s 99-94 victory over Baylor, we witnessed a historic showdown: Tyran Yessoufou (BAY) exploded for 37 points, while BYU superstar AJ Dybantsa countered with 36 points and 7 assists.

  • Glass Dominance: L. Jones (FSU) had a monster night with 21 pts and 13 reb, though his team fell just short against #15 Virginia (61-58).

  • Pure Shooting: Emmanuel Sharp (#21 Houston) led the Cougars' blowout win over Utah (66-52) with 27 points.


📈 Conference Standings

Big Ten The race is heating up. Michigan holds the lead (12-1), but Illinois (11-3) is feeling the heat from Nebraska, Purdue, and Michigan State, all tied with a 10-3 record. Wisconsin made a significant jump following today's victory.

ACC Duke continues to set the pace (11-1), closely followed by Clemson (10-1). Miami climbed to fifth place after beating UNC, while Pittsburgh and Notre Dame remain at the bottom of the table.


💡 Fun Fact

TCU’s 62-55 victory over #5 Iowa State was the ultimate "bracket buster" of the day. The Horned Frogs held the Cyclones to just 25 points in the second half, proving that in February, any Top 5 team is at risk when playing on the road.

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