Norfolk State Spartans 59, Howard Bison 68
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Howard Bison
Howard Bison defeated Norfolk State Spartans 68–59 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Women's play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:30 swung win probability 58% → 85%. 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 | 9 | 23 | 12 | 15 | 59 |
| Howard Bison | 14 | 16 | 14 | 24 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:30 swung win probability 58% → 85%.
Why Norfolk State Spartans lost
- Lost Q4 15-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 9:30 (win probability 58% → 85% for the home side).
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Bison | 8–0 | Q2 9:30 | 58% → 85% |