Norfolk State Spartans 41, Elon Phoenix 58
NCAA Women's · 2025-12-21 · Winner: Elon Phoenix
Elon Phoenix defeated Norfolk State Spartans 58–41 on 2025-12-21 in NCAA Women's play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 5:57 swung win probability 54% → 91%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 10 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 41 |
| Elon Phoenix | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 58 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 5:57 swung win probability 54% → 91%.
Why Norfolk State Spartans lost
- Lost Q3 6-15 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 18-0 run ending at Q4 3:41 (win probability 69% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 32.7% eFG vs a 42.0% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elon Phoenix | 10–0 | Q1 5:59 | 69% → 93% |
| Elon Phoenix | 9–0 | Q3 5:57 | 54% → 91% |
| Elon Phoenix | 18–0 | Q4 3:41 | 69% → 100% |