Virginia Tech Hokies 60, Louisville Cardinals 85
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-04 · Winner: Louisville Cardinals
Louisville Cardinals defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 85–60 on 2026-01-04 in NCAA Women's play, a 25-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:45 swung win probability 96% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Virginia Tech Hokies lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 12 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 60 |
| Louisville Cardinals | 19 | 25 | 26 | 15 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:45 swung win probability 96% → 100%.
Why Virginia Tech Hokies lost
- Lost Q3 15-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 8:45 (win probability 96% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 40.7% eFG vs a 44.8% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 19-14.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Cardinals | 9–0 | Q3 8:45 | 96% → 100% |
| Louisville Cardinals | 8–0 | Q3 5:16 | 100% → 100% |