Cincinnati Bearcats 68, Texas Tech Red Raiders 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-24 · Winner: Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 80–68 on 2026-02-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 2:32 swung win probability 37% → 80%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cincinnati Bearcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 34 | 34 | 68 |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | 42 | 38 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 2:32 swung win probability 37% → 80%.
Why Cincinnati Bearcats lost
- Lost H1 34-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 2:32 (win probability 37% → 80% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 8–0 | H1 16:12 | 58% → 28% |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | 10–0 | H1 2:32 | 37% → 80% |