Houston Cougars 74, Arizona Wildcats 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-14 · Winner: Arizona Wildcats
Arizona Wildcats defeated Houston Cougars 79–74 on 2026-03-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at H2 7:08 swung win probability 99% → 64%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Houston Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 36 | 38 | 74 |
| Arizona Wildcats | 44 | 35 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at H2 7:08 swung win probability 99% → 64%.
Why Houston Cougars lost
- Lost H1 36-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 16:57 (win probability 84% → 99% for the home side).
- Outscored 23-10 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Wildcats | 9–0 | H2 16:57 | 84% → 99% |
| Houston Cougars | 14–0 | H2 7:08 | 99% → 64% |