Maryland Terrapins 62, USC Trojans 55
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-15 · Winner: Maryland Terrapins
Maryland Terrapins defeated USC Trojans 62–55 on 2026-01-15 in NCAA Women's play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:22 swung win probability 62% → 86%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why USC Trojans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Terrapins | 16 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 62 |
| USC Trojans | 20 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 55 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:22 swung win probability 62% → 86%.
Why USC Trojans lost
- Shot 32.1% eFG vs a 46.9% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 22-12 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC Trojans | 8–0 | Q1 2:22 | 62% → 86% |