Washington State Cougars 49, Portland Pilots 62
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Portland Pilots
Portland Pilots defeated Washington State Cougars 62–49 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Women's play, a 13-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington State Cougars lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 49 |
| Portland Pilots | 14 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 62 |
Win probability
Why Washington State Cougars lost
- Lost Q3 12-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 38.8% eFG vs a 46.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 25-18.