Buffalo Bulls 72, Akron Zips 76
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Akron Zips
Akron Zips defeated Buffalo Bulls 76–72 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Women's play, a 4-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:30 swung win probability 56% → 12%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Buffalo Bulls lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bulls | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 72 |
| Akron Zips | 17 | 9 | 28 | 22 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:30 swung win probability 56% → 12%.
Why Buffalo Bulls lost
- Lost Q3 16-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-12.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bulls | 8–0 | Q1 0:25 | 72% → 40% |
| Buffalo Bulls | 11–0 | Q2 3:30 | 56% → 12% |