Princeton Tigers 62, Harvard Crimson 49
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Princeton Tigers
Princeton Tigers defeated Harvard Crimson 62–49 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Women's play, a 13-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 7:50 swung win probability 59% → 8%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Harvard Crimson lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Tigers | 11 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 62 |
| Harvard Crimson | 13 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 49 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 7:50 swung win probability 59% → 8%.
Why Harvard Crimson lost
- Lost Q2 9-16 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 7:50 (win probability 59% → 8% for the home side).
- Shot 36.0% eFG vs a 44.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Crimson | 8–0 | Q1 3:38 | 40% → 69% |
| Princeton Tigers | 12–0 | Q3 7:50 | 59% → 8% |
| Harvard Crimson | 8–0 | Q3 6:26 | 8% → 36% |
| Princeton Tigers | 12–0 | Q4 6:39 | 38% → 0% |