Arizona Wildcats 73, Houston Cougars 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Arizona Wildcats
Arizona Wildcats defeated Houston Cougars 73–66 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 5:30 swung win probability 69% → 1%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Houston Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Wildcats | 36 | 37 | 73 |
| Houston Cougars | 31 | 35 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 5:30 swung win probability 69% → 1%.
Why Houston Cougars lost
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 5:30 (win probability 69% → 1% for the home side).
- Shot 42.9% eFG vs a 51.9% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 12-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Wildcats | 12–0 | H2 5:30 | 69% → 1% |