Cincinnati Bearcats 84, Kansas Jayhawks 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Kansas Jayhawks 84–68 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 16-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 2:16 swung win probability 7% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kansas Jayhawks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 36 | 48 | 84 |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 34 | 34 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 2:16 swung win probability 7% → 0%.
Why Kansas Jayhawks lost
- Lost H2 34-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 2:16 (win probability 7% → 0% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 12–0 | H2 2:16 | 7% → 0% |