Virginia Tech Hokies 68, California Golden Bears 58
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-15 · Winner: Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech Hokies defeated California Golden Bears 68–58 on 2026-02-15 in NCAA Women's play, a 10-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:15 swung win probability 72% → 26%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 12 | 21 | 11 | 24 | 68 |
| California Golden Bears | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 58 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:15 swung win probability 72% → 26%.
Why California Golden Bears lost
- Lost Q4 15-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 2:15 (win probability 72% → 26% for the home side).
- Shot 41.5% eFG vs a 49.9% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 22-15.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 10–0 | Q2 2:15 | 72% → 26% |
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 10–0 | Q4 5:01 | 39% → 0% |