Eastern Kentucky Colonels 80, North Alabama Lions 78
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated North Alabama Lions 80–78 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 2-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:03 swung win probability 97% → 21%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why North Alabama Lions lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky Colonels | 22 | 13 | 21 | 24 | 80 |
| North Alabama Lions | 26 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:03 swung win probability 97% → 21%.
Why North Alabama Lions lost
- Lost Q4 15-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q3 4:49 (win probability 98% → 63% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 7-2.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky Colonels | 13–0 | Q3 4:49 | 98% → 63% |
| Eastern Kentucky Colonels | 11–0 | Q4 4:03 | 97% → 21% |