Sacred Heart Pioneers 70, Niagara Purple Eagles 65
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Sacred Heart Pioneers
Sacred Heart Pioneers defeated Niagara Purple Eagles 70–65 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Women's play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:37 swung win probability 12% → 45%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Niagara Purple Eagles lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Pioneers | 19 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 70 |
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 11 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:37 swung win probability 12% → 45%.
Why Niagara Purple Eagles lost
- Lost Q1 11-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Outscored 26-9 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 8–0 | Q3 3:37 | 12% → 45% |