Texas Tech Lady Raiders 71, West Virginia Mountaineers 66
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: Texas Tech Lady Raiders
Texas Tech Lady Raiders defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 71–66 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Women's play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:24 swung win probability 68% → 30%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why West Virginia Mountaineers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech Lady Raiders | 17 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 71 |
| West Virginia Mountaineers | 16 | 12 | 25 | 13 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:24 swung win probability 68% → 30%.
Why West Virginia Mountaineers lost
- Lost Q4 13-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 1:24 (win probability 68% → 30% for the home side).
- Shot 43.5% eFG vs a 51.3% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Mountaineers | 9–0 | Q1 2:45 | 42% → 76% |
| Texas Tech Lady Raiders | 8–0 | Q2 1:24 | 68% → 30% |