Wake Forest Demon Deacons 74, Pittsburgh Panthers 55
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-01 · Winner: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 74–55 on 2026-01-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 19-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:37 swung win probability 53% → 6%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Pittsburgh Panthers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 14 | 21 | 15 | 24 | 74 |
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 21 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 55 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:37 swung win probability 53% → 6%.
Why Pittsburgh Panthers lost
- Lost Q3 5-15 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 4:53 (win probability 13% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 37.1% eFG vs a 41.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 9–0 | Q3 1:37 | 53% → 6% |
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 12–0 | Q4 4:53 | 13% → 0% |