Colorado Buffaloes 62, Houston Cougars 102
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars defeated Colorado Buffaloes 102–62 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 40-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 11:58 swung win probability 41% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Colorado Buffaloes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Buffaloes | 29 | 33 | 62 |
| Houston Cougars | 55 | 47 | 102 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 11:58 swung win probability 41% → 84%.
Why Colorado Buffaloes lost
- Lost H1 29-55 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 11:58 (win probability 41% → 84% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-7.
- Outscored 24-13 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 12–0 | H1 11:58 | 41% → 84% |
| Houston Cougars | 12–0 | H1 7:42 | 76% → 98% |
| Houston Cougars | 9–0 | H2 5:35 | 100% → 100% |