Kansas State Wildcats 64, Houston Cougars 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-14 · Winner: Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars defeated Kansas State Wildcats 78–64 on 2026-02-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 19-0 home team run ending at H2 18:50 swung win probability 64% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kansas State Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State Wildcats | 19 | 45 | 64 |
| Houston Cougars | 33 | 45 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 19-0 home team run ending at H2 18:50 swung win probability 64% → 100%.
Why Kansas State Wildcats lost
- Lost H1 19-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 19-0 run ending at H2 18:50 (win probability 64% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 42.1% eFG vs a 53.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State Wildcats | 9–0 | H1 14:20 | 69% → 34% |
| Houston Cougars | 8–0 | H1 6:48 | 40% → 72% |
| Houston Cougars | 19–0 | H2 18:50 | 64% → 100% |
| Kansas State Wildcats | 9–0 | H2 14:45 | 100% → 99% |