NJIT Highlanders 80, UMBC Retrievers 75
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-01 · Winner: NJIT Highlanders
NJIT Highlanders defeated UMBC Retrievers 80–75 on 2026-01-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:52 swung win probability 44% → 76%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UMBC Retrievers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJIT Highlanders | 19 | 15 | 19 | 27 | 80 |
| UMBC Retrievers | 17 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:52 swung win probability 44% → 76%.
Why UMBC Retrievers lost
- Lost Q4 15-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 8–0 | Q2 7:52 | 44% → 76% |