Iowa State Cyclones 57, Arizona Wildcats 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-02 · Winner: Arizona Wildcats
Arizona Wildcats defeated Iowa State Cyclones 73–57 on 2026-03-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 16-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 19:37 swung win probability 73% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Iowa State Cyclones lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Cyclones | 25 | 32 | 57 |
| Arizona Wildcats | 37 | 36 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 19:37 swung win probability 73% → 98%.
Why Iowa State Cyclones lost
- Lost H1 25-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 19:37 (win probability 73% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 34.6% eFG vs a 56.2% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 23-12 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Wildcats | 11–0 | H2 19:37 | 73% → 98% |