Georgia Southern Eagles 78, Marshall Thundering Herd 72
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-27 · Winner: Georgia Southern Eagles
Georgia Southern Eagles defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 78–72 on 2026-02-27 in NCAA Women's play, a 6-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:20 swung win probability 80% → 26%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Marshall Thundering Herd lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern Eagles | 15 | 18 | 24 | 13 | 8 | 78 |
| Marshall Thundering Herd | 15 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:20 swung win probability 80% → 26%.
Why Marshall Thundering Herd lost
- Lost Q3 18-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 6:20 (win probability 80% → 26% for the home side).
- Shot 46.2% eFG vs a 50.2% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern Eagles | 12–0 | Q3 6:20 | 80% → 26% |