Cincinnati Bearcats 54, Houston Cougars 76
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 76–54 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 22-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 5:17 swung win probability 72% → 94%. 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 | 20 | 34 | 54 |
| Houston Cougars | 32 | 44 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 5:17 swung win probability 72% → 94%.
Why Cincinnati Bearcats lost
- Lost H1 20-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 7:38 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-4.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 8–0 | H1 5:17 | 72% → 94% |
| Houston Cougars | 10–0 | H2 7:38 | 100% → 100% |