BYU Cougars 89, Utah Utes 84
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: BYU Cougars
BYU Cougars defeated Utah Utes 89–84 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 7:16 swung win probability 76% → 39%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Utah Utes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 45 | 44 | 89 |
| Utah Utes | 43 | 41 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 7:16 swung win probability 76% → 39%.
Why Utah Utes lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 7:16 (win probability 76% → 39% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-10.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 9–0 | H1 7:16 | 76% → 39% |
| BYU Cougars | 8–0 | H2 15:43 | 37% → 6% |