Canisius Golden Griffins 57, Niagara Purple Eagles 41
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-14 · Winner: Canisius Golden Griffins
Canisius Golden Griffins defeated Niagara Purple Eagles 57–41 on 2026-01-14 in NCAA Women's play, a 16-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:54 swung win probability 73% → 26%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius Golden Griffins | 11 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 57 |
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 11 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 41 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:54 swung win probability 73% → 26%.
Why Niagara Purple Eagles lost
- Lost Q4 3-15 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q4 1:47 (win probability 42% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 30.3% eFG vs a 36.1% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius Golden Griffins | 9–0 | Q3 6:54 | 73% → 26% |
| Canisius Golden Griffins | 16–0 | Q4 1:47 | 42% → 0% |