Iowa State Cyclones 69, BYU Cougars 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: BYU Cougars
BYU Cougars defeated Iowa State Cyclones 79–69 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at H1 0:54 swung win probability 56% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Iowa State Cyclones lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Cyclones | 30 | 39 | 69 |
| BYU Cougars | 39 | 40 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at H1 0:54 swung win probability 56% → 96%.
Why Iowa State Cyclones lost
- Lost H1 30-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H1 0:54 (win probability 56% → 96% for the home side).
- Shot 50.0% eFG vs a 56.2% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 9–0 | H1 11:32 | 50% → 82% |
| BYU Cougars | 13–0 | H1 0:54 | 56% → 96% |