Notre Dame Fighting Irish 70, Virginia Cavaliers 81
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-08 · Winner: Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia Cavaliers defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 81–70 on 2026-02-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 11-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:17 swung win probability 100% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 18 | 13 | 15 | 24 | 70 |
| Virginia Cavaliers | 17 | 22 | 26 | 16 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:17 swung win probability 100% → 98%.
Why Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost
- Lost Q3 15-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 19-12.
- Outscored 22-14 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 10–0 | Q4 4:17 | 100% → 98% |