BYU Cougars 86, Utah Utes 74
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: BYU Cougars
BYU Cougars defeated Utah Utes 86–74 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Women's play, a 12-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:49 swung win probability 69% → 21%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Utah Utes lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 19 | 17 | 20 | 30 | 86 |
| Utah Utes | 16 | 13 | 12 | 33 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:49 swung win probability 69% → 21%.
Why Utah Utes lost
- Lost Q3 12-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q3 7:07 (win probability 49% → 2% for the home side).
- Shot 40.4% eFG vs a 50.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 11–0 | Q2 3:49 | 69% → 21% |
| BYU Cougars | 14–0 | Q3 7:07 | 49% → 2% |