Kansas Jayhawks 81, Oklahoma State Cowboys 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas Jayhawks defeated Oklahoma State Cowboys 81–69 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 1:52 swung win probability 1% → 10%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Oklahoma State Cowboys lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Jayhawks | 43 | 38 | 81 |
| Oklahoma State Cowboys | 29 | 40 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 1:52 swung win probability 1% → 10%.
Why Oklahoma State Cowboys lost
- Lost H1 29-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 12:18 (win probability 4% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 40.2% eFG vs a 52.0% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State Cowboys | 11–0 | H1 1:52 | 1% → 10% |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 8–0 | H2 12:18 | 4% → 0% |