Houston Cougars 59, Texas Tech Lady Raiders 71
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-13 · Winner: Texas Tech Lady Raiders
Texas Tech Lady Raiders defeated Houston Cougars 71–59 on 2026-01-13 in NCAA Women's play, a 12-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 5:14 swung win probability 97% → 79%. 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 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 59 |
| Texas Tech Lady Raiders | 16 | 24 | 17 | 14 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 5:14 swung win probability 97% → 79%.
Why Houston Cougars lost
- Lost Q1 9-16 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 7:12 (win probability 82% → 97% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 27-21.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech Lady Raiders | 9–0 | Q2 7:12 | 82% → 97% |
| Houston Cougars | 8–0 | Q3 5:14 | 97% → 79% |