Wyoming Cowboys 70, Wichita State Shockers 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-17 · Winner: Wichita State Shockers
Wichita State Shockers defeated Wyoming Cowboys 74–70 on 2026-03-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 4:24 swung win probability 52% → 86%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Wyoming Cowboys lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Cowboys | 24 | 46 | 70 |
| Wichita State Shockers | 28 | 46 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 4:24 swung win probability 52% → 86%.
Why Wyoming Cowboys lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 4:24 (win probability 52% → 86% for the home side).
- Shot 46.2% eFG vs a 52.1% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-9.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State Shockers | 9–0 | H1 4:24 | 52% → 86% |