Houston Cougars 82, Oklahoma State Cowboys 75
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-07 · Winner: Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars defeated Oklahoma State Cowboys 82–75 on 2026-03-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 4:27 swung win probability 64% → 1%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Oklahoma State Cowboys lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 37 | 45 | 82 |
| Oklahoma State Cowboys | 41 | 34 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 4:27 swung win probability 64% → 1%.
Why Oklahoma State Cowboys lost
- Lost H2 34-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 4:27 (win probability 64% → 1% for the home side).
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State Cowboys | 8–0 | H1 16:54 | 44% → 72% |
| Houston Cougars | 10–0 | H2 4:27 | 64% → 1% |