Tarleton State Texans 72, Utah Valley Wolverines 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Utah Valley Wolverines
Utah Valley Wolverines defeated Tarleton State Texans 79–72 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 8:23 swung win probability 61% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Tarleton State Texans lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarleton State Texans | 28 | 44 | 72 |
| Utah Valley Wolverines | 35 | 44 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 8:23 swung win probability 61% → 91%.
Why Tarleton State Texans lost
- Lost H1 28-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 8:23 (win probability 61% → 91% for the home side).
- Outscored 19-10 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley Wolverines | 10–0 | H1 8:23 | 61% → 91% |
| Tarleton State Texans | 8–0 | H2 15:00 | 98% → 83% |