Iowa State Cyclones 75, Texas Tech Red Raiders 53
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-12 · Winner: Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State Cyclones defeated Texas Tech Red Raiders 75–53 on 2026-03-12 in NCAA Men's play, a 22-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 16:31 swung win probability 62% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Texas Tech Red Raiders lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Cyclones | 36 | 39 | 75 |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | 33 | 20 | 53 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 16:31 swung win probability 62% → 91%.
Why Texas Tech Red Raiders lost
- Lost H2 20-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at H2 10:39 (win probability 29% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 42.0% eFG vs a 56.1% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | 11–0 | H1 16:31 | 62% → 91% |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 8–0 | H1 9:57 | 84% → 56% |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 15–0 | H2 10:39 | 29% → 0% |