Lindenwood Lions 50, Western Illinois Leathernecks 49
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Lindenwood Lions
Lindenwood Lions defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 50–49 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Women's play, a 1-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:32 swung win probability 28% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Western Illinois Leathernecks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood Lions | 21 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 50 |
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 13 | 9 | 5 | 22 | 49 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:32 swung win probability 28% → 0%.
Why Western Illinois Leathernecks lost
- Lost Q3 5-14 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 3:32 (win probability 28% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 35.3% eFG vs a 50.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood Lions | 11–0 | Q3 3:32 | 28% → 0% |
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 9–0 | Q4 5:15 | 0% → 10% |