Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 59, Long Island University Sharks 58
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights defeated Long Island University Sharks 59–58 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Women's play, a 1-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:54 swung win probability 91% → 41%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Long Island University Sharks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | 13 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 59 |
| Long Island University Sharks | 19 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 58 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:54 swung win probability 91% → 41%.
Why Long Island University Sharks lost
- Lost Q2 11-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q2 3:54 (win probability 91% → 41% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-7.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University Sharks | 8–0 | Q1 7:05 | 55% → 81% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | 14–0 | Q2 3:54 | 91% → 41% |