Baylor Bears 74, Kansas State Wildcats 90
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-17 · Winner: Kansas State Wildcats
Kansas State Wildcats defeated Baylor Bears 90–74 on 2026-02-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 16-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 15:38 swung win probability 88% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Baylor Bears lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Bears | 34 | 40 | 74 |
| Kansas State Wildcats | 41 | 49 | 90 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 15:38 swung win probability 88% → 99%.
Why Baylor Bears lost
- Lost H2 40-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 15:38 (win probability 88% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 42.1% eFG vs a 54.2% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State Wildcats | 8–0 | H2 15:38 | 88% → 99% |
| Baylor Bears | 8–0 | H2 9:14 | 100% → 99% |