Kansas Jayhawks 61, Arizona Wildcats 84
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Arizona Wildcats
Arizona Wildcats defeated Kansas Jayhawks 84–61 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 23-point result. A 19-0 home team run ending at H1 13:35 swung win probability 51% → 97%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kansas Jayhawks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Jayhawks | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| Arizona Wildcats | 39 | 45 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 19-0 home team run ending at H1 13:35 swung win probability 51% → 97%.
Why Kansas Jayhawks lost
- Lost H2 33-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 19-0 run ending at H1 13:35 (win probability 51% → 97% for the home side).
- Shot 39.2% eFG vs a 51.2% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 30-10 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Wildcats | 19–0 | H1 13:35 | 51% → 97% |
| Arizona Wildcats | 16–0 | H2 7:59 | 69% → 100% |