UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 75, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors defeated UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 78–75 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 7:21 swung win probability 69% → 20%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UC Santa Barbara Gauchos lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | 32 | 36 | 7 | 75 |
| Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | 30 | 38 | 10 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 7:21 swung win probability 69% → 20%.
Why UC Santa Barbara Gauchos lost
- Shot 49.1% eFG vs a 54.9% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | 9–0 | H2 17:31 | 64% → 22% |
| UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | 8–0 | H2 7:21 | 69% → 20% |