Kansas Jayhawks 56, Iowa State Cyclones 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-14 · Winner: Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State Cyclones defeated Kansas Jayhawks 74–56 on 2026-02-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 18-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at H1 1:37 swung win probability 64% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kansas Jayhawks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Jayhawks | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 37 | 37 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at H1 1:37 swung win probability 64% → 98%.
Why Kansas Jayhawks lost
- Lost H1 27-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H1 1:37 (win probability 64% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 43.1% eFG vs a 51.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Cyclones | 9–0 | H1 11:05 | 46% → 79% |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 13–0 | H1 1:37 | 64% → 98% |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 12–0 | H2 17:06 | 90% → 100% |