South Carolina Gamecocks 60, Kentucky Wildcats 56
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-01 · Winner: South Carolina Gamecocks
South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Kentucky Wildcats 60–56 on 2026-03-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:35 swung win probability 46% → 5%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kentucky Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Gamecocks | 19 | 14 | 21 | 6 | 60 |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:35 swung win probability 46% → 5%.
Why Kentucky Wildcats lost
- Lost Q3 14-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 2:35 (win probability 46% → 5% for the home side).
- Shot 42.1% eFG vs a 51.1% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Wildcats | 11–0 | Q3 9:48 | 8% → 44% |
| South Carolina Gamecocks | 9–0 | Q3 2:35 | 46% → 5% |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 8–0 | Q4 3:39 | 1% → 21% |