UTEP Miners 43, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 86
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeated UTEP Miners 86–43 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 43-point result. A 16-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:58 swung win probability 55% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UTEP Miners lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP Miners | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 43 |
| Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | 23 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:58 swung win probability 55% → 96%.
Why UTEP Miners lost
- Lost Q1 9-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q1 1:58 (win probability 55% → 96% for the home side).
- Shot 28.9% eFG vs a 43.0% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | 16–0 | Q1 1:58 | 55% → 96% |
| Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | 8–0 | Q2 8:40 | 92% → 99% |
| Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | 10–0 | Q2 4:51 | 98% → 100% |