Yale Bulldogs 44, Harvard Crimson 72
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-30 · Winner: Harvard Crimson
Harvard Crimson defeated Yale Bulldogs 72–44 on 2026-01-30 in NCAA Women's play, a 28-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:56 swung win probability 55% → 81%. 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 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 44 |
| Harvard Crimson | 22 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:56 swung win probability 55% → 81%.
Why Yale Bulldogs lost
- Lost Q4 5-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 1:42 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 34.5% eFG vs a 42.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 23-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Crimson | 8–0 | Q1 7:56 | 55% → 81% |
| Harvard Crimson | 8–0 | Q4 2:56 | 100% → 100% |
| Harvard Crimson | 9–0 | Q4 1:42 | 100% → 100% |