New Mexico State Aggies 55, Sam Houston Bearkats 71
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-07 · Winner: Sam Houston Bearkats
Sam Houston Bearkats defeated New Mexico State Aggies 71–55 on 2026-03-07 in NCAA Women's play, a 16-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:08 swung win probability 97% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Mexico State Aggies lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State Aggies | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 55 |
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 18 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:08 swung win probability 97% → 100%.
Why New Mexico State Aggies lost
- Lost Q2 11-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 6:08 (win probability 97% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 25-14.
- Outscored 17-8 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 10–0 | Q3 6:08 | 97% → 100% |
| New Mexico State Aggies | 12–0 | Q3 3:18 | 100% → 97% |