Norfolk State Spartans 85, South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs 41
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Norfolk State Spartans
Norfolk State Spartans defeated South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs 85–41 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Women's play, a 44-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 2:55 swung win probability 62% → 23%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 28 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 85 |
| South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs | 11 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 41 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 2:55 swung win probability 62% → 23%.
Why South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs lost
- Lost Q1 11-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 9:41 (win probability 26% → 3% for the home side).
- Shot 27.4% eFG vs a 38.7% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 26-18.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 10–0 | Q1 2:55 | 62% → 23% |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 11–0 | Q2 9:41 | 26% → 3% |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 8–0 | Q4 8:44 | 0% → 0% |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 8–0 | Q4 1:28 | 0% → 0% |