Furman Paladins 70, Samford Bulldogs 62
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Furman Paladins
Furman Paladins defeated Samford Bulldogs 70–62 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Women's play, a 8-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:59 swung win probability 97% → 33%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furman Paladins | 19 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 70 |
| Samford Bulldogs | 15 | 25 | 11 | 11 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:59 swung win probability 97% → 33%.
Why Samford Bulldogs lost
- Lost Q4 11-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 4:59 (win probability 97% → 33% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-5.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman Paladins | 10–0 | Q4 4:59 | 97% → 33% |