Loyola Marymount Lions 76, Washington State Cougars 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Washington State Cougars
Washington State Cougars defeated Loyola Marymount Lions 78–76 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 18:45 swung win probability 21% → 81%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Loyola Marymount Lions lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount Lions | 32 | 44 | 76 |
| Washington State Cougars | 34 | 44 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 18:45 swung win probability 21% → 81%.
Why Loyola Marymount Lions lost
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H2 18:45 (win probability 21% → 81% for the home side).
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount Lions | 11–0 | H1 14:26 | 55% → 16% |
| Washington State Cougars | 14–0 | H2 18:45 | 21% → 81% |