UC Riverside Highlanders 70, Cal Poly Mustangs 66
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: UC Riverside Highlanders
UC Riverside Highlanders defeated Cal Poly Mustangs 70–66 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Women's play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:56 swung win probability 49% → 14%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cal Poly Mustangs lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Riverside Highlanders | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 70 |
| Cal Poly Mustangs | 13 | 10 | 17 | 26 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:56 swung win probability 49% → 14%.
Why Cal Poly Mustangs lost
- Lost Q2 10-16 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 6:56 (win probability 49% → 14% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Riverside Highlanders | 9–0 | Q2 6:56 | 49% → 14% |