Northern Colorado Bears 61, Montana Lady Griz 59
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-02 · Winner: Northern Colorado Bears
Northern Colorado Bears defeated Montana Lady Griz 61–59 on 2026-03-02 in NCAA Women's play, a 2-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 0:59 swung win probability 42% → 6%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Montana Lady Griz lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado Bears | 18 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 61 |
| Montana Lady Griz | 17 | 8 | 11 | 23 | 59 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 0:59 swung win probability 42% → 6%.
Why Montana Lady Griz lost
- Lost Q2 8-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 0:59 (win probability 42% → 6% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado Bears | 10–0 | Q2 0:59 | 42% → 6% |
| Montana Lady Griz | 10–0 | Q4 4:19 | 0% → 16% |