Norfolk State Spartans 57, Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 51
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-12 · Winner: Norfolk State Spartans
Norfolk State Spartans defeated Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 57–51 on 2026-02-12 in NCAA Women's play, a 6-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 8:51 swung win probability 86% → 26%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 5 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 57 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | 14 | 6 | 18 | 13 | 51 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 8:51 swung win probability 86% → 26%.
Why Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks lost
- Lost Q2 6-13 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 8:51 (win probability 86% → 26% for the home side).
- Shot 30.3% eFG vs a 40.6% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | 9–0 | Q1 3:45 | 72% → 93% |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 9–0 | Q4 8:51 | 86% → 26% |