Davidson Wildcats 80, Oklahoma State Cowboys 84
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-17 · Winner: Oklahoma State Cowboys
Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated Davidson Wildcats 84–80 on 2026-03-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 2:55 swung win probability 60% → 20%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Davidson Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Wildcats | 50 | 30 | 80 |
| Oklahoma State Cowboys | 40 | 44 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 2:55 swung win probability 60% → 20%.
Why Davidson Wildcats lost
- Lost H2 30-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 8:46 (win probability 12% → 39% for the home side).
- Outscored 21-5 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Wildcats | 9–0 | H1 11:37 | 46% → 15% |
| Oklahoma State Cowboys | 9–0 | H1 8:46 | 12% → 39% |
| Davidson Wildcats | 9–0 | H1 2:55 | 60% → 20% |
| Oklahoma State Cowboys | 9–0 | H2 16:42 | 13% → 52% |