Baylor Bears 62, Kansas Jayhawks 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-16 · Winner: Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas Jayhawks defeated Baylor Bears 80–62 on 2026-01-16 in NCAA Men's play, a 18-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 18:40 swung win probability 55% → 94%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Baylor Bears lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Bears | 37 | 25 | 62 |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 43 | 37 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 18:40 swung win probability 55% → 94%.
Why Baylor Bears lost
- Lost H2 25-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 18:40 (win probability 55% → 94% for the home side).
- Shot 45.1% eFG vs a 54.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 11-4.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Jayhawks | 10–0 | H1 14:28 | 78% → 96% |
| Baylor Bears | 8–0 | H1 13:09 | 96% → 84% |
| Baylor Bears | 8–0 | H1 2:51 | 85% → 55% |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 11–0 | H2 18:40 | 55% → 94% |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 9–0 | H2 15:41 | 93% → 100% |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 9–0 | H2 6:01 | 100% → 100% |