UMass Lowell River Hawks 43, UMBC Retrievers 66
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: UMBC Retrievers
UMBC Retrievers defeated UMass Lowell River Hawks 66–43 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Women's play, a 23-point result. A 16-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:02 swung win probability 55% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UMass Lowell River Hawks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Lowell River Hawks | 4 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 43 |
| UMBC Retrievers | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:02 swung win probability 55% → 96%.
Why UMass Lowell River Hawks lost
- Lost Q1 4-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q1 2:02 (win probability 55% → 96% for the home side).
- Shot 26.9% eFG vs a 42.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 24-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 16–0 | Q1 2:02 | 55% → 96% |
| UMBC Retrievers | 8–0 | Q3 6:28 | 87% → 99% |
| UMBC Retrievers | 10–0 | Q4 3:20 | 100% → 100% |