Howard Bison 69, North Carolina Central Eagles 61
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Howard Bison
Howard Bison defeated North Carolina Central Eagles 69–61 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Women's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:09 swung win probability 53% → 0%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Bison | 17 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 69 |
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 15 | 13 | 20 | 13 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:09 swung win probability 53% → 0%.
Why North Carolina Central Eagles lost
- Lost Q4 13-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 0:09 (win probability 53% → 0% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 26-16.
- Outscored 22-10 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 10–0 | Q3 6:25 | 33% → 82% |
| Howard Bison | 8–0 | Q4 0:09 | 53% → 0% |