Harvard Crimson 53, Pennsylvania Quakers 42
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Harvard Crimson
Harvard Crimson defeated Pennsylvania Quakers 53–42 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Women's play, a 11-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:49 swung win probability 85% → 33%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Pennsylvania Quakers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Crimson | 7 | 12 | 22 | 12 | 53 |
| Pennsylvania Quakers | 14 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 42 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:49 swung win probability 85% → 33%.
Why Pennsylvania Quakers lost
- Lost Q2 2-12 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 9:49 (win probability 85% → 33% for the home side).
- Shot 31.8% eFG vs a 46.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Crimson | 12–0 | Q3 9:49 | 85% → 33% |
| Harvard Crimson | 10–0 | Q3 6:18 | 48% → 6% |