BYU Cougars 68, West Virginia Mountaineers 48
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-11 · Winner: BYU Cougars
BYU Cougars defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 68–48 on 2026-03-11 in NCAA Men's play, a 20-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 4:15 swung win probability 17% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why West Virginia Mountaineers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 31 | 37 | 68 |
| West Virginia Mountaineers | 23 | 25 | 48 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 4:15 swung win probability 17% → 0%.
Why West Virginia Mountaineers lost
- Lost H2 25-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 4:15 (win probability 17% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 44.0% eFG vs a 51.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 22-13.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 10–0 | H2 4:15 | 17% → 0% |