Mississippi State Bulldogs 85, La Salle Explorers 37
NCAA Women's · 2025-12-20 · Winner: Mississippi State Bulldogs
Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated La Salle Explorers 85–37 on 2025-12-20 in NCAA Women's play, a 48-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:26 swung win probability 50% → 12%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why La Salle Explorers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | 24 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 85 |
| La Salle Explorers | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 37 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:26 swung win probability 50% → 12%.
Why La Salle Explorers lost
- Lost Q4 8-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q2 5:40 (win probability 17% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 27.4% eFG vs a 43.9% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 22-13.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | 8–0 | Q1 7:52 | 72% → 44% |
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | 11–0 | Q1 1:26 | 50% → 12% |
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | 13–0 | Q2 5:40 | 17% → 0% |
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | 9–0 | Q4 5:27 | 0% → 0% |
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | 12–0 | Q4 0:50 | 0% → 0% |