BYU Cougars 83, Kansas State Wildcats 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: BYU Cougars
BYU Cougars defeated Kansas State Wildcats 83–73 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 11:55 swung win probability 76% → 41%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kansas State Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 45 | 38 | 83 |
| Kansas State Wildcats | 35 | 38 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 11:55 swung win probability 76% → 41%.
Why Kansas State Wildcats lost
- Lost H1 35-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 11:55 (win probability 76% → 41% for the home side).
- Shot 44.0% eFG vs a 53.3% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-11.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 9–0 | H1 11:55 | 76% → 41% |