Arizona Wildcats 78, Kansas Jayhawks 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-09 · Winner: Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas Jayhawks defeated Arizona Wildcats 82–78 on 2026-02-09 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 6:56 swung win probability 36% → 89%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Arizona Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Wildcats | 45 | 33 | 78 |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 42 | 40 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 6:56 swung win probability 36% → 89%.
Why Arizona Wildcats lost
- Lost H2 33-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 6:56 (win probability 36% → 89% for the home side).
- Shot 48.6% eFG vs a 54.7% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 21-8 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Jayhawks | 8–0 | H2 6:56 | 36% → 89% |