UCF Knights 82, Kansas State Wildcats 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-14 · Winner: UCF Knights
UCF Knights defeated Kansas State Wildcats 82–73 on 2026-01-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 12:01 swung win probability 65% → 23%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCF Knights | 42 | 40 | 82 |
| Kansas State Wildcats | 28 | 45 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 12:01 swung win probability 65% → 23%.
Why Kansas State Wildcats lost
- Lost H1 28-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 12:01 (win probability 65% → 23% for the home side).
- Shot 49.2% eFG vs a 53.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCF Knights | 11–0 | H1 12:01 | 65% → 23% |