Saint Mary's Gaels 83, Washington State Cougars 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Saint Mary's Gaels
Saint Mary's Gaels defeated Washington State Cougars 83–67 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 16-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 16:06 swung win probability 68% → 25%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 40 | 43 | 83 |
| Washington State Cougars | 39 | 28 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 16:06 swung win probability 68% → 25%.
Why Washington State Cougars lost
- Lost H2 28-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 1:43 (win probability 86% → 54% for the home side).
- Shot 50.0% eFG vs a 54.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 8–0 | H1 16:25 | 48% → 75% |
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 8–0 | H1 1:43 | 86% → 54% |
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 8–0 | H2 16:06 | 68% → 25% |