UMBC Retrievers 52, NJIT Highlanders 51
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-22 · Winner: UMBC Retrievers
UMBC Retrievers defeated NJIT Highlanders 52–51 on 2026-01-22 in NCAA Women's play, a 1-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why NJIT Highlanders lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 14 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 52 |
| NJIT Highlanders | 19 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 51 |
Win probability
Why NJIT Highlanders lost
- Lost Q4 9-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 45.5% eFG vs a 50.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 21-11.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 26-4.