Pacific Tigers 70, Washington State Cougars 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: Washington State Cougars
Washington State Cougars defeated Pacific Tigers 87–70 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 17-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 10:24 swung win probability 63% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Pacific Tigers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Tigers | 40 | 30 | 70 |
| Washington State Cougars | 51 | 36 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 10:24 swung win probability 63% → 99%.
Why Pacific Tigers lost
- Lost H1 40-51 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 10:24 (win probability 63% → 99% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 8–0 | H1 8:31 | 52% → 82% |
| Pacific Tigers | 8–0 | H1 6:57 | 82% → 51% |
| Washington State Cougars | 10–0 | H2 10:24 | 63% → 99% |
| Washington State Cougars | 8–0 | H2 1:32 | 100% → 100% |