La Salle Explorers 55, Houston Cougars 94
NCAA Men's · 2026-11-02 · Winner: Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars defeated La Salle Explorers 94–55 on 2026-11-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 39-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at H1 10:57 swung win probability 72% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why La Salle Explorers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle Explorers | 23 | 32 | 55 |
| Houston Cougars | 43 | 51 | 94 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at H1 10:57 swung win probability 72% → 98%.
Why La Salle Explorers lost
- Lost H1 23-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H1 10:57 (win probability 72% → 98% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-13.
- Outscored 27-17 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 14–0 | H1 10:57 | 72% → 98% |
| La Salle Explorers | 8–0 | H1 9:19 | 98% → 89% |
| Houston Cougars | 13–0 | H2 3:37 | 100% → 100% |