Houston Cougars 67, Iowa State Cyclones 70
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-16 · Winner: Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State Cyclones defeated Houston Cougars 70–67 on 2026-02-16 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 3:45 swung win probability 2% → 54%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Houston Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 40 | 27 | 67 |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 43 | 27 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 3:45 swung win probability 2% → 54%.
Why Houston Cougars lost
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H1 15:35 (win probability 52% → 90% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 7-3.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Cyclones | 13–0 | H1 15:35 | 52% → 90% |
| Houston Cougars | 9–0 | H2 14:18 | 81% → 34% |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 10–0 | H2 3:45 | 2% → 54% |