Cincinnati Bearcats 72, UCF Knights 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-11 · Winner: UCF Knights
UCF Knights defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 73–72 on 2026-01-11 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 12:27 swung win probability 35% → 69%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cincinnati Bearcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 32 | 40 | 72 |
| UCF Knights | 33 | 40 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 12:27 swung win probability 35% → 69%.
Why Cincinnati Bearcats lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 12:27 (win probability 35% → 69% for the home side).
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCF Knights | 9–0 | H1 12:27 | 35% → 69% |