Abilene Christian Wildcats 68, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 71
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Southern Utah Thunderbirds defeated Abilene Christian Wildcats 71–68 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Women's play, a 3-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:30 swung win probability 81% → 53%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Abilene Christian Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | 18 | 12 | 21 | 17 | 68 |
| Southern Utah Thunderbirds | 16 | 24 | 15 | 16 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:30 swung win probability 81% → 53%.
Why Abilene Christian Wildcats lost
- Lost Q2 12-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 37.7% eFG vs a 49.2% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | 8–0 | Q1 0:30 | 81% → 53% |