Baylor Bears 69, BYU Cougars 58
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Baylor Bears
Baylor Bears defeated BYU Cougars 69–58 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Women's play, a 11-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:10 swung win probability 47% → 13%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why BYU Cougars lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Bears | 23 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 69 |
| BYU Cougars | 13 | 14 | 19 | 12 | 58 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:10 swung win probability 47% → 13%.
Why BYU Cougars lost
- Lost Q1 13-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 3:10 (win probability 47% → 13% for the home side).
- Shot 36.2% eFG vs a 47.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Bears | 10–0 | Q1 3:10 | 47% → 13% |
| BYU Cougars | 8–0 | Q2 1:38 | 7% → 26% |
| BYU Cougars | 8–0 | Q3 3:15 | 6% → 32% |