Samford Bulldogs 68, Furman Paladins 59
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-19 · Winner: Samford Bulldogs
Samford Bulldogs defeated Furman Paladins 68–59 on 2026-02-19 in NCAA Women's play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 3:56 swung win probability 97% → 30%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Furman Paladins lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samford Bulldogs | 10 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 68 |
| Furman Paladins | 11 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 59 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 3:56 swung win probability 97% → 30%.
Why Furman Paladins lost
- Lost Q4 17-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 3:56 (win probability 97% → 30% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 23-16.
- Outscored 20-10 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman Paladins | 9–0 | Q4 9:41 | 38% → 90% |
| Samford Bulldogs | 9–0 | Q4 3:56 | 97% → 30% |