Southern Utah Thunderbirds 54, Abilene Christian Wildcats 82
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Abilene Christian Wildcats
Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated Southern Utah Thunderbirds 82–54 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Women's play, a 28-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:29 swung win probability 89% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Southern Utah Thunderbirds lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Utah Thunderbirds | 18 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 54 |
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | 17 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:29 swung win probability 89% → 100%.
Why Southern Utah Thunderbirds lost
- Lost Q2 11-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 6:29 (win probability 89% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 41.1% eFG vs a 47.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 23-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | 12–0 | Q3 6:29 | 89% → 100% |