SMU Mustangs 86, Pittsburgh Panthers 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: SMU Mustangs
SMU Mustangs defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 86–67 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 17:05 swung win probability 49% → 9%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Pittsburgh Panthers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMU Mustangs | 34 | 52 | 86 |
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 32 | 35 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 17:05 swung win probability 49% → 9%.
Why Pittsburgh Panthers lost
- Lost H2 35-52 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 17:05 (win probability 49% → 9% for the home side).
- Shot 42.6% eFG vs a 51.0% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMU Mustangs | 9–0 | H2 17:05 | 49% → 9% |
| SMU Mustangs | 9–0 | H2 11:18 | 6% → 0% |
| SMU Mustangs | 9–0 | H2 3:14 | 0% → 0% |