Iona Gaels 77, Niagara Purple Eagles 49
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Iona Gaels
Iona Gaels defeated Niagara Purple Eagles 77–49 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 28-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:14 swung win probability 65% → 18%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Gaels | 17 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 77 |
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 13 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 49 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:14 swung win probability 65% → 18%.
Why Niagara Purple Eagles lost
- Lost Q2 5-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q2 8:14 (win probability 65% → 18% for the home side).
- Shot 27.8% eFG vs a 36.1% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Gaels | 12–0 | Q2 8:14 | 65% → 18% |