Norfolk State Spartans 68, North Carolina Central Eagles 48
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: Norfolk State Spartans
Norfolk State Spartans defeated North Carolina Central Eagles 68–48 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Women's play, a 20-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 7:49 swung win probability 28% → 5%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 17 | 23 | 10 | 18 | 68 |
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 6 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 48 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 7:49 swung win probability 28% → 5%.
Why North Carolina Central Eagles lost
- Lost Q1 6-17 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 7:49 (win probability 28% → 5% for the home side).
- Shot 30.6% eFG vs a 40.6% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 22-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 9–0 | Q2 7:49 | 28% → 5% |
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 9–0 | Q3 9:10 | 0% → 2% |