Canisius Golden Griffins 55, Merrimack Warriors 71
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Merrimack Warriors
Merrimack Warriors defeated Canisius Golden Griffins 71–55 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Women's play, a 16-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:03 swung win probability 38% → 72%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Canisius Golden Griffins lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius Golden Griffins | 16 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 55 |
| Merrimack Warriors | 19 | 13 | 16 | 23 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:03 swung win probability 38% → 72%.
Why Canisius Golden Griffins lost
- Lost Q4 15-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 7:12 (win probability 87% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 25-14.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Warriors | 9–0 | Q1 0:03 | 38% → 72% |
| Merrimack Warriors | 9–0 | Q2 6:11 | 65% → 92% |
| Merrimack Warriors | 11–0 | Q3 7:12 | 87% → 100% |