Houston Cougars 86, Texas Tech Red Raiders 90
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Houston Cougars 90–86 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at H1 3:37 swung win probability 43% → 92%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Houston Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 49 | 37 | 86 |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | 55 | 35 | 90 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at H1 3:37 swung win probability 43% → 92%.
Why Houston Cougars lost
- Lost H1 49-55 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H1 3:37 (win probability 43% → 92% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 21-11.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | 14–0 | H1 3:37 | 43% → 92% |