Oklahoma Sooners 53, Mississippi State Bulldogs 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: Mississippi State Bulldogs
Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Oklahoma Sooners 72–53 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 12:45 swung win probability 40% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Oklahoma Sooners lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Sooners | 27 | 26 | 53 |
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | 27 | 45 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 12:45 swung win probability 40% → 84%.
Why Oklahoma Sooners lost
- Lost H2 26-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 12:45 (win probability 40% → 84% for the home side).
- Shot 33.6% eFG vs a 54.9% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | 8–0 | H2 12:45 | 40% → 84% |