McNeese Cowgirls 69, Nicholls Colonels 59
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: McNeese Cowgirls
McNeese Cowgirls defeated Nicholls Colonels 69–59 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Women's play, a 10-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q3 4:47 swung win probability 85% → 19%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowgirls | 11 | 11 | 29 | 18 | 69 |
| Nicholls Colonels | 18 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 59 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q3 4:47 swung win probability 85% → 19%.
Why Nicholls Colonels lost
- Lost Q3 12-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q3 4:47 (win probability 85% → 19% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-9.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowgirls | 8–0 | Q3 8:38 | 96% → 78% |
| McNeese Cowgirls | 13–0 | Q3 4:47 | 85% → 19% |
| McNeese Cowgirls | 10–0 | Q4 6:17 | 34% → 0% |