Kansas State Wildcats 71, Houston Cougars 62
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: Kansas State Wildcats
Kansas State Wildcats defeated Houston Cougars 71–62 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Women's play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 6:17 swung win probability 84% → 21%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Houston Cougars lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State Wildcats | 15 | 11 | 19 | 26 | 71 |
| Houston Cougars | 16 | 21 | 8 | 17 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 6:17 swung win probability 84% → 21%.
Why Houston Cougars lost
- Lost Q3 8-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 7:02 (win probability 97% → 82% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 9–0 | Q2 8:55 | 45% → 79% |
| Houston Cougars | 9–0 | Q2 2:16 | 80% → 97% |
| Kansas State Wildcats | 9–0 | Q3 7:02 | 97% → 82% |
| Kansas State Wildcats | 8–0 | Q4 6:17 | 84% → 21% |