Cincinnati Bearcats 51, Arizona Wildcats 77
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Arizona Wildcats
Arizona Wildcats defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 77–51 on 2026-01-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 26-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 9:06 swung win probability 76% → 44%. 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 | 27 | 24 | 51 |
| Arizona Wildcats | 33 | 44 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 9:06 swung win probability 76% → 44%.
Why Cincinnati Bearcats lost
- Lost H2 24-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 2:54 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 33.9% eFG vs a 50.5% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-6.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-11.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 8–0 | H1 9:06 | 76% → 44% |
| Arizona Wildcats | 8–0 | H2 11:52 | 69% → 97% |
| Arizona Wildcats | 11–0 | H2 2:54 | 100% → 100% |