UCF Knights 62, West Virginia Mountaineers 77
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-06 · Winner: West Virginia Mountaineers
West Virginia Mountaineers defeated UCF Knights 77–62 on 2026-03-06 in NCAA Men's play, a 15-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 9:53 swung win probability 72% → 94%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UCF Knights lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCF Knights | 23 | 39 | 62 |
| West Virginia Mountaineers | 32 | 45 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 9:53 swung win probability 72% → 94%.
Why UCF Knights lost
- Lost H1 23-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 9:53 (win probability 72% → 94% for the home side).
- Shot 40.5% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 21-11 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Mountaineers | 9–0 | H1 9:53 | 72% → 94% |