UCF Knights 73, Utah Utes 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: UCF Knights
UCF Knights defeated Utah Utes 73–71 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 7:04 swung win probability 13% → 78%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Utah Utes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCF Knights | 41 | 32 | 73 |
| Utah Utes | 36 | 35 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 7:04 swung win probability 13% → 78%.
Why Utah Utes lost
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Utes | 10–0 | H2 7:04 | 13% → 78% |