Louisville Cardinals 71, California Golden Bears 59
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-01 · Winner: Louisville Cardinals
Louisville Cardinals defeated California Golden Bears 71–59 on 2026-02-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 12-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 4:39 swung win probability 69% → 19%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why California Golden Bears lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Cardinals | 17 | 11 | 22 | 21 | 71 |
| California Golden Bears | 11 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 59 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 4:39 swung win probability 69% → 19%.
Why California Golden Bears lost
- Lost Q1 11-17 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 4:39 (win probability 69% → 19% for the home side).
- Shot 45.0% eFG vs a 49.9% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Cardinals | 9–0 | Q3 4:39 | 69% → 19% |
| Louisville Cardinals | 8–0 | Q4 6:32 | 15% → 0% |
| Louisville Cardinals | 8–0 | Q4 1:17 | 0% → 0% |