Virginia Cavaliers 61, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 59
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia Cavaliers defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 61–59 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 2-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:35 swung win probability 69% → 25%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Cavaliers | 13 | 18 | 22 | 8 | 61 |
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | 15 | 11 | 20 | 13 | 59 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:35 swung win probability 69% → 25%.
Why Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets lost
- Lost Q2 11-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 4:35 (win probability 69% → 25% for the home side).
- Shot 30.3% eFG vs a 44.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | 9–0 | Q1 0:40 | 31% → 65% |
| Virginia Cavaliers | 10–0 | Q2 4:35 | 69% → 25% |