Providence Friars 38, UConn Huskies 81
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-22 · Winner: UConn Huskies
UConn Huskies defeated Providence Friars 81–38 on 2026-02-22 in NCAA Women's play, a 43-point result. A 18-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:11 swung win probability 55% → 97%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Providence Friars lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Friars | 5 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 38 |
| UConn Huskies | 21 | 19 | 26 | 15 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 18-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:11 swung win probability 55% → 97%.
Why Providence Friars lost
- Lost Q1 5-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 18-0 run ending at Q1 1:11 (win probability 55% → 97% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 39-16.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn Huskies | 18–0 | Q1 1:11 | 55% → 97% |
| UConn Huskies | 10–0 | Q2 5:36 | 98% → 100% |
| UConn Huskies | 8–0 | Q3 6:48 | 100% → 100% |
| UConn Huskies | 11–0 | Q3 1:58 | 100% → 100% |
| UConn Huskies | 9–0 | Q4 2:07 | 100% → 100% |