Loyola Marymount Lions 83, Pepperdine Waves 78
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Loyola Marymount Lions
Loyola Marymount Lions defeated Pepperdine Waves 83–78 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 5:33 swung win probability 83% → 44%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Pepperdine Waves lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount Lions | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 83 |
| Pepperdine Waves | 23 | 16 | 9 | 25 | 5 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 5:33 swung win probability 83% → 44%.
Why Pepperdine Waves lost
- Lost Q3 9-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 1:14 (win probability 90% → 60% for the home side).
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount Lions | 9–0 | Q2 1:14 | 90% → 60% |
| Loyola Marymount Lions | 9–0 | Q3 5:33 | 83% → 44% |