BYU Cougars 79, Houston Cougars 64
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: BYU Cougars
BYU Cougars defeated Houston Cougars 79–64 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Women's play, a 15-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:45 swung win probability 41% → 10%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 28 | 10 | 23 | 18 | 79 |
| Houston Cougars | 16 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 64 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:45 swung win probability 41% → 10%.
Why Houston Cougars lost
- Lost Q1 16-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q4 7:24 (win probability 24% → 0% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 10–0 | Q2 9:45 | 41% → 10% |
| BYU Cougars | 11–0 | Q4 7:24 | 24% → 0% |