Houston Cougars 79, TCU Horned Frogs 70
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-28 · Winner: Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars defeated TCU Horned Frogs 79–70 on 2026-01-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 7:12 swung win probability 61% → 14%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why TCU Horned Frogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 43 | 36 | 79 |
| TCU Horned Frogs | 30 | 40 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 7:12 swung win probability 61% → 14%.
Why TCU Horned Frogs lost
- Lost H1 30-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 7:12 (win probability 61% → 14% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 12–0 | H1 7:12 | 61% → 14% |
| TCU Horned Frogs | 8–0 | H1 4:26 | 13% → 41% |
| TCU Horned Frogs | 9–0 | H2 15:00 | 4% → 24% |
| Houston Cougars | 8–0 | H2 5:26 | 40% → 1% |