Samford Bulldogs 64, UNC Greensboro Spartans 73
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: UNC Greensboro Spartans
UNC Greensboro Spartans defeated Samford Bulldogs 73–64 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 9-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:21 swung win probability 81% → 26%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Samford Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samford Bulldogs | 7 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 64 |
| UNC Greensboro Spartans | 8 | 10 | 22 | 33 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:21 swung win probability 81% → 26%.
Why Samford Bulldogs lost
- Lost Q4 19-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 9:10 (win probability 12% → 56% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-4.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford Bulldogs | 14–0 | Q2 6:21 | 81% → 26% |
| UNC Greensboro Spartans | 8–0 | Q4 9:10 | 12% → 56% |