Sam Houston Bearkats 55, Missouri State Lady Bears 60
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-24 · Winner: Missouri State Lady Bears
Missouri State Lady Bears defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 60–55 on 2026-02-24 in NCAA Women's play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:03 swung win probability 55% → 81%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Sam Houston Bearkats lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 12 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 55 |
| Missouri State Lady Bears | 20 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 60 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:03 swung win probability 55% → 81%.
Why Sam Houston Bearkats lost
- Lost Q1 12-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 7:03 (win probability 55% → 81% for the home side).
- Shot 36.5% eFG vs a 42.3% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 20-9 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State Lady Bears | 8–0 | Q1 7:03 | 55% → 81% |
| Missouri State Lady Bears | 8–0 | Q3 6:45 | 91% → 100% |