Houston Cougars 66, Utah Utes 52
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-10 · Winner: Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars defeated Utah Utes 66–52 on 2026-02-10 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 4:34 swung win probability 40% → 7%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Utah Utes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 34 | 32 | 66 |
| Utah Utes | 25 | 27 | 52 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 4:34 swung win probability 40% → 7%.
Why Utah Utes lost
- Lost H1 25-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 4:34 (win probability 40% → 7% for the home side).
- Shot 46.7% eFG vs a 52.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-5.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 10–0 | H1 4:34 | 40% → 7% |
| Houston Cougars | 8–0 | H2 17:41 | 18% → 2% |