Yale Bulldogs 58, Columbia Lions 85
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Columbia Lions
Columbia Lions defeated Yale Bulldogs 85–58 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Women's play, a 27-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 4:52 swung win probability 47% → 80%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Yale Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Bulldogs | 18 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 58 |
| Columbia Lions | 17 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 4:52 swung win probability 47% → 80%.
Why Yale Bulldogs lost
- Lost Q3 6-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 0:16 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 23-10.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Bulldogs | 8–0 | Q1 2:24 | 81% → 53% |
| Columbia Lions | 8–0 | Q2 4:52 | 47% → 80% |
| Columbia Lions | 9–0 | Q4 0:16 | 100% → 100% |