Texas Longhorns 79, BYU Cougars 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-19 · Winner: Texas Longhorns
Texas Longhorns defeated BYU Cougars 79–71 on 2026-03-19 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 9:34 swung win probability 65% → 32%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why BYU Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Longhorns | 46 | 33 | 79 |
| BYU Cougars | 37 | 34 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 9:34 swung win probability 65% → 32%.
Why BYU Cougars lost
- Lost H1 37-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 11:08 (win probability 14% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 46.4% eFG vs a 54.4% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Longhorns | 8–0 | H1 9:34 | 65% → 32% |
| Texas Longhorns | 9–0 | H2 11:08 | 14% → 0% |
| BYU Cougars | 8–0 | H2 8:02 | 0% → 4% |