Idaho Vandals 47, Houston Cougars 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-19 · Winner: Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars defeated Idaho Vandals 78–47 on 2026-03-19 in NCAA Men's play, a 31-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 12:31 swung win probability 50% → 89%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Idaho Vandals lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Vandals | 24 | 23 | 47 |
| Houston Cougars | 48 | 30 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 12:31 swung win probability 50% → 89%.
Why Idaho Vandals lost
- Lost H1 24-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 12:31 (win probability 50% → 89% for the home side).
- Shot 33.9% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 12–0 | H1 12:31 | 50% → 89% |
| Houston Cougars | 12–0 | H1 8:40 | 82% → 99% |
| Houston Cougars | 11–0 | H1 3:28 | 96% → 100% |