Abilene Christian Wildcats 70, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 78
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-22 · Winner: Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Southern Utah Thunderbirds defeated Abilene Christian Wildcats 78–70 on 2026-02-22 in NCAA Women's play, a 8-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at Q3 5:28 swung win probability 28% → 92%. 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 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 26 | 70 |
| Southern Utah Thunderbirds | 10 | 16 | 28 | 24 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at Q3 5:28 swung win probability 28% → 92%.
Why Abilene Christian Wildcats lost
- Lost Q3 18-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q3 5:28 (win probability 28% → 92% for the home side).
- Shot 43.8% eFG vs a 49.2% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Utah Thunderbirds | 14–0 | Q3 5:28 | 28% → 92% |