Holy Cross Crusaders 53, Lafayette Leopards 44
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: Holy Cross Crusaders
Holy Cross Crusaders defeated Lafayette Leopards 53–44 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Women's play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:42 swung win probability 50% → 18%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Lafayette Leopards lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Crusaders | 19 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 53 |
| Lafayette Leopards | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 44 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:42 swung win probability 50% → 18%.
Why Lafayette Leopards lost
- Lost Q1 11-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 9:42 (win probability 50% → 18% for the home side).
- Shot 31.6% eFG vs a 45.0% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Crusaders | 8–0 | Q2 9:42 | 50% → 18% |