Pittsburgh Panthers 50, Virginia Tech Hokies 67
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-29 · Winner: Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 67–50 on 2026-01-29 in NCAA Women's play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 6:50 swung win probability 79% → 97%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 11 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 50 |
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 16 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 6:50 swung win probability 79% → 97%.
Why Pittsburgh Panthers lost
- Lost Q4 10-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 0:14 (win probability 94% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-9.
- Outscored 14-6 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 9–0 | Q2 6:50 | 79% → 97% |
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 8–0 | Q2 2:55 | 97% → 83% |
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 12–0 | Q4 0:14 | 94% → 100% |