Texas Longhorns 80, Kentucky Wildcats 85
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky Wildcats defeated Texas Longhorns 85–80 on 2026-01-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 18:40 swung win probability 49% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Texas Longhorns lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Longhorns | 40 | 40 | 80 |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 40 | 45 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 18:40 swung win probability 49% → 84%.
Why Texas Longhorns lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 18:40 (win probability 49% → 84% for the home side).
- Shot 48.4% eFG vs a 54.7% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 30-18 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Wildcats | 8–0 | H2 18:40 | 49% → 84% |