Howard Bison 74, Norfolk State Spartans 59
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-05 · Winner: Howard Bison
Howard Bison defeated Norfolk State Spartans 74–59 on 2026-03-05 in NCAA Women's play, a 15-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:32 swung win probability 42% → 15%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Bison | 23 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 74 |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 11 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 59 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:32 swung win probability 42% → 15%.
Why Norfolk State Spartans lost
- Lost Q1 11-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 7:05 (win probability 10% → 0% for the home side).
- Outscored 21-11 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Bison | 8–0 | Q1 3:32 | 42% → 15% |
| Howard Bison | 9–0 | Q3 7:05 | 10% → 0% |