Portland Pilots 74, Washington State Cougars 104
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Washington State Cougars
Washington State Cougars defeated Portland Pilots 104–74 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 30-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 10:44 swung win probability 58% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Portland Pilots lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Pilots | 31 | 43 | 74 |
| Washington State Cougars | 53 | 51 | 104 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 10:44 swung win probability 58% → 84%.
Why Portland Pilots lost
- Lost H1 31-53 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 10:44 (win probability 58% → 84% for the home side).
- Shot 46.7% eFG vs a 51.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 8–0 | H1 10:44 | 58% → 84% |
| Washington State Cougars | 8–0 | H1 4:50 | 85% → 98% |