Columbia Lions 59, Brown Bears 56
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Columbia Lions
Columbia Lions defeated Brown Bears 59–56 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Women's play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 7:46 swung win probability 87% → 24%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Brown Bears lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Lions | 16 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 59 |
| Brown Bears | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 7:46 swung win probability 87% → 24%.
Why Brown Bears lost
- Lost Q4 12-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 7:46 (win probability 87% → 24% for the home side).
- Shot 39.6% eFG vs a 44.2% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Bears | 8–0 | Q3 7:44 | 35% → 73% |
| Columbia Lions | 9–0 | Q4 7:46 | 87% → 24% |