Long Island University Sharks 72, Central Connecticut Blue Devils 56
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Long Island University Sharks
Long Island University Sharks defeated Central Connecticut Blue Devils 72–56 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Women's play, a 16-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:56 swung win probability 61% → 23%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Central Connecticut Blue Devils lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University Sharks | 17 | 15 | 17 | 23 | 72 |
| Central Connecticut Blue Devils | 16 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:56 swung win probability 61% → 23%.
Why Central Connecticut Blue Devils lost
- Lost Q3 9-17 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q3 3:18 (win probability 30% → 0% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University Sharks | 9–0 | Q2 6:56 | 61% → 23% |
| Long Island University Sharks | 14–0 | Q3 3:18 | 30% → 0% |
| Long Island University Sharks | 9–0 | Q4 4:28 | 1% → 0% |