BYU Cougars 71, West Virginia Mountaineers 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: West Virginia Mountaineers
West Virginia Mountaineers defeated BYU Cougars 79–71 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 13:24 swung win probability 78% → 46%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why BYU Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 26 | 45 | 71 |
| West Virginia Mountaineers | 40 | 39 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 13:24 swung win probability 78% → 46%.
Why BYU Cougars lost
- Lost H1 26-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 4:17 (win probability 52% → 83% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 12-8.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 9–0 | H1 13:24 | 78% → 46% |
| West Virginia Mountaineers | 8–0 | H1 4:17 | 52% → 83% |