North Carolina Central Eagles 58, Howard Bison 66
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Howard Bison
Howard Bison defeated North Carolina Central Eagles 66–58 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Women's play, a 8-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:55 swung win probability 58% → 88%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 8 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 58 |
| Howard Bison | 18 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:55 swung win probability 58% → 88%.
Why North Carolina Central Eagles lost
- Lost Q1 8-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 2:55 (win probability 58% → 88% for the home side).
- Shot 35.8% eFG vs a 40.6% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 23-15 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Bison | 10–0 | Q1 2:55 | 58% → 88% |