UCF Knights 59, Arizona Wildcats 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-12 · Winner: Arizona Wildcats
Arizona Wildcats defeated UCF Knights 81–59 on 2026-03-12 in NCAA Men's play, a 22-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at H1 7:38 swung win probability 93% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UCF Knights lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCF Knights | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| Arizona Wildcats | 46 | 35 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at H1 7:38 swung win probability 93% → 100%.
Why UCF Knights lost
- Lost H1 30-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at H1 7:38 (win probability 93% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 38.9% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Wildcats | 15–0 | H1 7:38 | 93% → 100% |
| Arizona Wildcats | 10–0 | H2 2:53 | 100% → 100% |