Duke Blue Devils 71, Syracuse Orange 51
NCAA Women's · 2025-12-28 · Winner: Duke Blue Devils
Duke Blue Devils defeated Syracuse Orange 71–51 on 2025-12-28 in NCAA Women's play, a 20-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:36 swung win probability 84% → 30%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Syracuse Orange lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Blue Devils | 14 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 71 |
| Syracuse Orange | 14 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 51 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:36 swung win probability 84% → 30%.
Why Syracuse Orange lost
- Lost Q2 8-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q2 6:36 (win probability 84% → 30% for the home side).
- Shot 35.9% eFG vs a 46.1% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 17-5 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Blue Devils | 14–0 | Q2 6:36 | 84% → 30% |