Central Connecticut Blue Devils 66, Mercyhurst Lakers 75
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Mercyhurst Lakers
Mercyhurst Lakers defeated Central Connecticut Blue Devils 75–66 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Women's play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 0:25 swung win probability 54% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Central Connecticut Blue Devils lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut Blue Devils | 16 | 16 | 21 | 13 | 66 |
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 21 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 0:25 swung win probability 54% → 100%.
Why Central Connecticut Blue Devils lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 0:25 (win probability 54% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 13-9.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 9–0 | Q4 0:25 | 54% → 100% |