American University Eagles 48, Holy Cross Crusaders 65
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: Holy Cross Crusaders
Holy Cross Crusaders defeated American University Eagles 65–48 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Women's play, a 17-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:25 swung win probability 50% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why American University Eagles lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American University Eagles | 10 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 48 |
| Holy Cross Crusaders | 16 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:25 swung win probability 50% → 84%.
Why American University Eagles lost
- Lost Q3 10-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 1:25 (win probability 50% → 84% for the home side).
- Shot 33.6% eFG vs a 42.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Crusaders | 10–0 | Q1 1:25 | 50% → 84% |