Kansas State Wildcats 72, Texas Tech Red Raiders 100
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Kansas State Wildcats 100–72 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 28-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 8:39 swung win probability 87% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kansas State Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State Wildcats | 35 | 37 | 72 |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | 49 | 51 | 100 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 8:39 swung win probability 87% → 99%.
Why Kansas State Wildcats lost
- Lost H1 35-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 6:48 (win probability 98% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 48.4% eFG vs a 53.3% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 19-10 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | 10–0 | H1 8:39 | 87% → 99% |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | 12–0 | H2 6:48 | 98% → 100% |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | 12–0 | H2 0:45 | 100% → 100% |