North Carolina Central Eagles 55, Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 58
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks defeated North Carolina Central Eagles 58–55 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Women's play, a 3-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 2:24 swung win probability 99% → 38%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why North Carolina Central Eagles lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 11 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 55 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | 18 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 58 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 2:24 swung win probability 99% → 38%.
Why North Carolina Central Eagles lost
- Lost Q4 12-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 5:13 (win probability 46% → 99% for the home side).
- Outscored 26-13 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | 8–0 | Q4 7:54 | 14% → 64% |
| Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | 10–0 | Q4 5:13 | 46% → 99% |
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 10–0 | Q4 2:24 | 99% → 38% |