Utah Utes 59, Kansas Jayhawks 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas Jayhawks defeated Utah Utes 71–59 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 12:23 swung win probability 46% → 76%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Utah Utes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Utes | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 38 | 33 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 12:23 swung win probability 46% → 76%.
Why Utah Utes lost
- Lost H1 31-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 7:34 (win probability 89% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 44.5% eFG vs a 52.0% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Jayhawks | 8–0 | H1 12:23 | 46% → 76% |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 8–0 | H1 8:19 | 61% → 87% |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 10–0 | H2 7:34 | 89% → 100% |