Virginia Tech Hokies 77, Syracuse Orange 57
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Syracuse Orange 77–57 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 20-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:07 swung win probability 41% → 3%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 22 | 13 | 27 | 15 | 77 |
| Syracuse Orange | 15 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 57 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:07 swung win probability 41% → 3%.
Why Syracuse Orange lost
- Lost Q3 18-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q2 4:07 (win probability 41% → 3% for the home side).
- Shot 37.5% eFG vs a 46.1% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 13–0 | Q2 4:07 | 41% → 3% |