Norfolk State Spartans 69, Delaware State Hornets 53
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: Norfolk State Spartans
Norfolk State Spartans defeated Delaware State Hornets 69–53 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Women's play, a 16-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 7:12 swung win probability 69% → 33%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Delaware State Hornets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 22 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 69 |
| Delaware State Hornets | 19 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 53 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 7:12 swung win probability 69% → 33%.
Why Delaware State Hornets lost
- Lost Q2 4-17 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 7:12 (win probability 69% → 33% for the home side).
- Shot 35.2% eFG vs a 41.7% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 10–0 | Q1 7:12 | 69% → 33% |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 8–0 | Q2 0:43 | 25% → 4% |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 9–0 | Q3 0:11 | 5% → 0% |