BYU Cougars 68, Cincinnati Bearcats 90
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-03 · Winner: Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati Bearcats defeated BYU Cougars 90–68 on 2026-03-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 22-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 14:05 swung win probability 51% → 88%. 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 | 31 | 37 | 68 |
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 43 | 47 | 90 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 14:05 swung win probability 51% → 88%.
Why BYU Cougars lost
- Lost H1 31-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 14:05 (win probability 51% → 88% for the home side).
- Shot 47.4% eFG vs a 54.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 12–0 | H1 14:05 | 51% → 88% |