Idaho Vandals 62, Northern Colorado Bears 55
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-29 · Winner: Idaho Vandals
Idaho Vandals defeated Northern Colorado Bears 62–55 on 2026-01-29 in NCAA Women's play, a 7-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:32 swung win probability 72% → 17%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northern Colorado Bears lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Vandals | 18 | 17 | 7 | 20 | 62 |
| Northern Colorado Bears | 18 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 55 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:32 swung win probability 72% → 17%.
Why Northern Colorado Bears lost
- Lost Q4 13-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q2 6:32 (win probability 72% → 17% for the home side).
- Shot 35.0% eFG vs a 47.2% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Vandals | 14–0 | Q2 6:32 | 72% → 17% |