Niagara Purple Eagles 55, Iona Gaels 72
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-14 · Winner: Iona Gaels
Iona Gaels defeated Niagara Purple Eagles 72–55 on 2026-02-14 in NCAA Women's play, a 17-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:51 swung win probability 41% → 84%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 10 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 55 |
| Iona Gaels | 16 | 11 | 24 | 21 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:51 swung win probability 41% → 84%.
Why Niagara Purple Eagles lost
- Lost Q3 9-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q4 8:52 (win probability 74% → 100% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Gaels | 10–0 | Q1 0:38 | 45% → 82% |
| Iona Gaels | 8–0 | Q3 3:51 | 41% → 84% |
| Iona Gaels | 16–0 | Q4 8:52 | 74% → 100% |