Samford Bulldogs 73, Western Carolina Catamounts 62
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: Samford Bulldogs
Samford Bulldogs defeated Western Carolina Catamounts 73–62 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Women's play, a 11-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:11 swung win probability 45% → 2%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Western Carolina Catamounts lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samford Bulldogs | 13 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 73 |
| Western Carolina Catamounts | 18 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:11 swung win probability 45% → 2%.
Why Western Carolina Catamounts lost
- Lost Q3 11-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 1:11 (win probability 45% → 2% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 20-15.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina Catamounts | 11–0 | Q1 6:42 | 55% → 88% |
| Samford Bulldogs | 11–0 | Q3 1:11 | 45% → 2% |