Mercer Bears 59, UNC Greensboro Spartans 76
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: UNC Greensboro Spartans
UNC Greensboro Spartans defeated Mercer Bears 76–59 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Women's play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:37 swung win probability 69% → 93%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Mercer Bears lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Bears | 12 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 59 |
| UNC Greensboro Spartans | 21 | 20 | 24 | 11 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:37 swung win probability 69% → 93%.
Why Mercer Bears lost
- Lost Q3 14-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 2:13 (win probability 98% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Greensboro Spartans | 9–0 | Q2 9:37 | 69% → 93% |
| UNC Greensboro Spartans | 11–0 | Q3 2:13 | 98% → 100% |