Gonzaga Bulldogs 86, Washington State Cougars 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-15 · Winner: Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Washington State Cougars 86–65 on 2026-01-15 in NCAA Men's play, a 21-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at H1 12:28 swung win probability 78% → 23%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington State Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 43 | 43 | 86 |
| Washington State Cougars | 33 | 32 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at H1 12:28 swung win probability 78% → 23%.
Why Washington State Cougars lost
- Lost H2 32-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at H1 12:28 (win probability 78% → 23% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-8.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 15–0 | H1 12:28 | 78% → 23% |
| Washington State Cougars | 9–0 | H1 11:20 | 23% → 57% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 1:43 | 68% → 30% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 9–0 | H2 19:05 | 44% → 8% |