Texas Tech Red Raiders 65, Houston Cougars 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-06 · Winner: Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars defeated Texas Tech Red Raiders 69–65 on 2026-01-06 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 13:01 swung win probability 86% → 38%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Texas Tech Red Raiders lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | 31 | 34 | 65 |
| Houston Cougars | 31 | 38 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 13:01 swung win probability 86% → 38%.
Why Texas Tech Red Raiders lost
- Shot 49.1% eFG vs a 56.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-6.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | 9–0 | H2 13:01 | 86% → 38% |