Northern Colorado Bears 57, Montana State Bobcats 71
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-19 · Winner: Montana State Bobcats
Montana State Bobcats defeated Northern Colorado Bears 71–57 on 2026-01-19 in NCAA Women's play, a 14-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:44 swung win probability 96% → 100%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado Bears | 10 | 15 | 22 | 10 | 57 |
| Montana State Bobcats | 16 | 17 | 32 | 6 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:44 swung win probability 96% → 100%.
Why Northern Colorado Bears lost
- Lost Q3 22-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 6:44 (win probability 96% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 41.3% eFG vs a 47.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 25-15.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State Bobcats | 8–0 | Q3 6:44 | 96% → 100% |