West Virginia Mountaineers 53, Arizona Wildcats 88
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Arizona Wildcats
Arizona Wildcats defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 88–53 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 35-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 1:59 swung win probability 100% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why West Virginia Mountaineers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Mountaineers | 23 | 30 | 53 |
| Arizona Wildcats | 43 | 45 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 1:59 swung win probability 100% → 100%.
Why West Virginia Mountaineers lost
- Lost H1 23-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H2 1:59 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 39.1% eFG vs a 51.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 11-5.
- Outscored 16-3 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Wildcats | 13–0 | H2 1:59 | 100% → 100% |