Chicago State Cougars 68, Mercyhurst Lakers 64
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Chicago State Cougars
Chicago State Cougars defeated Mercyhurst Lakers 68–64 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Women's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 0:47 swung win probability 84% → 36%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Mercyhurst Lakers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago State Cougars | 13 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 68 |
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 64 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 0:47 swung win probability 84% → 36%.
Why Mercyhurst Lakers lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 0:47 (win probability 84% → 36% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-7.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 8–0 | Q2 5:57 | 47% → 79% |
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 8–0 | Q3 8:19 | 49% → 85% |
| Chicago State Cougars | 8–0 | Q3 0:47 | 84% → 36% |