Cincinnati Bearcats 70, Houston Cougars 72
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-01 · Winner: Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 72–70 on 2026-02-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 2-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 1:03 swung win probability 57% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cincinnati Bearcats lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 11 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 70 |
| Houston Cougars | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 1:03 swung win probability 57% → 96%.
Why Cincinnati Bearcats lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 1:03 (win probability 57% → 96% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 8–0 | Q1 4:25 | 58% → 84% |
| Houston Cougars | 9–0 | Q3 1:03 | 57% → 96% |