Merrimack Warriors 62, Sacred Heart Pioneers 57
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-19 · Winner: Merrimack Warriors
Merrimack Warriors defeated Sacred Heart Pioneers 62–57 on 2026-02-19 in NCAA Women's play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 3:39 swung win probability 64% → 2%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Sacred Heart Pioneers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Warriors | 12 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 62 |
| Sacred Heart Pioneers | 9 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 57 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 3:39 swung win probability 64% → 2%.
Why Sacred Heart Pioneers lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 3:39 (win probability 64% → 2% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 26-17.
- Outscored 17-9 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Pioneers | 10–0 | Q2 0:06 | 24% → 68% |
| Merrimack Warriors | 8–0 | Q4 3:39 | 64% → 2% |