BYU Cougars 66, Houston Cougars 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-12 · Winner: Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars defeated BYU Cougars 73–66 on 2026-03-12 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 0:28 swung win probability 64% → 25%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why BYU Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 41 | 25 | 66 |
| Houston Cougars | 37 | 36 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 0:28 swung win probability 64% → 25%.
Why BYU Cougars lost
- Lost H2 25-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 49.0% eFG vs a 54.4% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 8–0 | H1 0:28 | 64% → 25% |