UCF Knights 76, Oklahoma State Cowboys 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-06 · Winner: Oklahoma State Cowboys
Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated UCF Knights 87–76 on 2026-01-06 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 14:17 swung win probability 43% → 78%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UCF Knights lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCF Knights | 32 | 44 | 76 |
| Oklahoma State Cowboys | 41 | 46 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 14:17 swung win probability 43% → 78%.
Why UCF Knights lost
- Lost H1 32-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 14:17 (win probability 43% → 78% for the home side).
- Shot 42.4% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 27-15 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State Cowboys | 10–0 | H1 14:17 | 43% → 78% |