UCF Knights 55, Houston Cougars 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-04 · Winner: Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars defeated UCF Knights 79–55 on 2026-02-04 in NCAA Men's play, a 24-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 3:50 swung win probability 69% → 97%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UCF Knights lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCF Knights | 19 | 36 | 55 |
| Houston Cougars | 33 | 46 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 3:50 swung win probability 69% → 97%.
Why UCF Knights lost
- Lost H1 19-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 3:50 (win probability 69% → 97% for the home side).
- Shot 36.5% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 11-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 12–0 | H1 3:50 | 69% → 97% |
| Houston Cougars | 10–0 | H2 9:26 | 100% → 100% |
| Houston Cougars | 9–0 | H2 3:27 | 100% → 100% |