West Virginia Mountaineers 64, Utah Utes 71
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-27 · Winner: Utah Utes
Utah Utes defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 71–64 on 2026-01-27 in NCAA Women's play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 3:17 swung win probability 94% → 100%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Mountaineers | 11 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 64 |
| Utah Utes | 14 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 3:17 swung win probability 94% → 100%.
Why West Virginia Mountaineers lost
- Lost Q2 13-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 3:17 (win probability 94% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 42.9% eFG vs a 51.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Mountaineers | 8–0 | Q3 3:23 | 100% → 96% |
| Utah Utes | 9–0 | Q4 3:17 | 94% → 100% |
| West Virginia Mountaineers | 8–0 | Q4 0:47 | 100% → 100% |