West Virginia Mountaineers 59, Cincinnati Bearcats 54
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-05 · Winner: West Virginia Mountaineers
West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 59–54 on 2026-02-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at H2 10:10 swung win probability 98% → 42%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cincinnati Bearcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Mountaineers | 20 | 39 | 59 |
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 30 | 24 | 54 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at H2 10:10 swung win probability 98% → 42%.
Why Cincinnati Bearcats lost
- Lost H2 24-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H2 10:10 (win probability 98% → 42% for the home side).
- Shot 42.7% eFG vs a 50.5% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 12–0 | H1 15:43 | 62% → 93% |
| West Virginia Mountaineers | 14–0 | H2 10:10 | 98% → 42% |