Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 63, Norfolk State Spartans 60
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks defeated Norfolk State Spartans 63–60 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 3-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:23 swung win probability 60% → 9%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Norfolk State Spartans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | 16 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 63 |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 10 | 10 | 26 | 14 | 60 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:23 swung win probability 60% → 9%.
Why Norfolk State Spartans lost
- Lost Q1 10-16 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 9:23 (win probability 60% → 9% for the home side).
- Shot 35.8% eFG vs a 42.0% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-11.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | 12–0 | Q3 9:23 | 60% → 9% |