Lafayette Leopards 56, American University Eagles 41
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Lafayette Leopards
Lafayette Leopards defeated American University Eagles 56–41 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Women's play, a 15-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:28 swung win probability 62% → 24%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why American University Eagles lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Leopards | 23 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 56 |
| American University Eagles | 9 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 41 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:28 swung win probability 62% → 24%.
Why American University Eagles lost
- Lost Q1 9-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 4:28 (win probability 62% → 24% for the home side).
- Shot 33.6% eFG vs a 42.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 19-14.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Leopards | 10–0 | Q1 4:28 | 62% → 24% |
| Lafayette Leopards | 10–0 | Q4 1:42 | 6% → 0% |