Colorado Buffaloes 86, BYU Cougars 90
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-14 · Winner: BYU Cougars
BYU Cougars defeated Colorado Buffaloes 90–86 on 2026-02-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at H2 15:27 swung win probability 86% → 30%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Colorado Buffaloes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Buffaloes | 32 | 46 | 8 | 86 |
| BYU Cougars | 37 | 41 | 12 | 90 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at H2 15:27 swung win probability 86% → 30%.
Why Colorado Buffaloes lost
- Outscored 21-11 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Buffaloes | 13–0 | H2 15:27 | 86% → 30% |