BYU Cougars 68, Arizona Wildcats 75
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: Arizona Wildcats
Arizona Wildcats defeated BYU Cougars 75–68 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 10:21 swung win probability 45% → 76%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why BYU Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 35 | 33 | 68 |
| Arizona Wildcats | 42 | 33 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 10:21 swung win probability 45% → 76%.
Why BYU Cougars lost
- Lost H1 35-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 10:21 (win probability 45% → 76% for the home side).
- Shot 47.4% eFG vs a 54.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Wildcats | 8–0 | H1 10:21 | 45% → 76% |
| BYU Cougars | 8–0 | H2 3:19 | 100% → 100% |