Washington State Cougars 53, Gonzaga Bulldogs 83
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-10 · Winner: Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Washington State Cougars 83–53 on 2026-02-10 in NCAA Men's play, a 30-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 14:52 swung win probability 62% → 86%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 21 | 32 | 53 |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 48 | 35 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 14:52 swung win probability 62% → 86%.
Why Washington State Cougars lost
- Lost H1 21-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at H2 8:51 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 44.6% eFG vs a 54.9% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 21-12.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 10-3.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 14:52 | 62% → 86% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 7:54 | 86% → 98% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 9–0 | H1 1:50 | 98% → 100% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 15–0 | H2 8:51 | 100% → 100% |