Arizona Wildcats 86, BYU Cougars 83
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-26 · Winner: Arizona Wildcats
Arizona Wildcats defeated BYU Cougars 86–83 on 2026-01-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 10:53 swung win probability 8% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why BYU Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Wildcats | 44 | 42 | 86 |
| BYU Cougars | 31 | 52 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 10:53 swung win probability 8% → 0%.
Why BYU Cougars lost
- Lost H1 31-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 10:53 (win probability 8% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 49.3% eFG vs a 54.4% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 26-12 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Wildcats | 9–0 | H2 10:53 | 8% → 0% |