Houston Cougars 52, Oklahoma State Cowgirls 83
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: Oklahoma State Cowgirls
Oklahoma State Cowgirls defeated Houston Cougars 83–52 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Women's play, a 31-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:12 swung win probability 76% → 95%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Houston Cougars lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 9 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 52 |
| Oklahoma State Cowgirls | 18 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:12 swung win probability 76% → 95%.
Why Houston Cougars lost
- Lost Q3 12-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 4:33 (win probability 99% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 22-17.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State Cowgirls | 9–0 | Q2 9:12 | 76% → 95% |
| Oklahoma State Cowgirls | 8–0 | Q2 5:56 | 96% → 100% |
| Oklahoma State Cowgirls | 12–0 | Q3 4:33 | 99% → 100% |