Utah Utes 78, BYU Cougars 91
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: BYU Cougars
BYU Cougars defeated Utah Utes 91–78 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 9:56 swung win probability 85% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Utah Utes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Utes | 37 | 41 | 78 |
| BYU Cougars | 42 | 49 | 91 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 9:56 swung win probability 85% → 100%.
Why Utah Utes lost
- Lost H2 41-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 9:56 (win probability 85% → 100% for the home side).
- Outscored 19-11 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 8–0 | H2 9:56 | 85% → 100% |
| BYU Cougars | 8–0 | H2 2:33 | 100% → 100% |
| Utah Utes | 8–0 | H2 0:27 | 100% → 100% |