Nicholls Colonels 51, McNeese Cowgirls 62
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: McNeese Cowgirls
McNeese Cowgirls defeated Nicholls Colonels 62–51 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 11-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:23 swung win probability 61% → 95%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Nicholls Colonels lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls Colonels | 11 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 51 |
| McNeese Cowgirls | 11 | 19 | 12 | 20 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:23 swung win probability 61% → 95%.
Why Nicholls Colonels lost
- Lost Q2 7-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q2 5:23 (win probability 61% → 95% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 23-12.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowgirls | 12–0 | Q2 5:23 | 61% → 95% |
| McNeese Cowgirls | 8–0 | Q3 8:57 | 86% → 99% |