Oklahoma State Cowboys 81, Utah Utes 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Oklahoma State Cowboys
Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated Utah Utes 81–69 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 8:43 swung win probability 76% → 20%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Utah Utes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State Cowboys | 40 | 41 | 81 |
| Utah Utes | 39 | 30 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 8:43 swung win probability 76% → 20%.
Why Utah Utes lost
- Lost H2 30-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 10:41 (win probability 84% → 44% for the home side).
- Shot 44.9% eFG vs a 52.0% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Utes | 8–0 | H1 15:55 | 48% → 75% |
| Oklahoma State Cowboys | 11–0 | H1 10:41 | 84% → 44% |
| Oklahoma State Cowboys | 8–0 | H2 8:43 | 76% → 20% |