Washington State Cougars 68, Saint Mary's Gaels 64
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-15 · Winner: Washington State Cougars
Washington State Cougars defeated Saint Mary's Gaels 68–64 on 2026-01-15 in NCAA Women's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:27 swung win probability 91% → 35%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Saint Mary's Gaels lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 68 |
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 10 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 64 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:27 swung win probability 91% → 35%.
Why Saint Mary's Gaels lost
- Lost Q1 10-16 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q1 5:24 (win probability 75% → 38% for the home side).
- Shot 41.2% eFG vs a 45.7% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 18-8 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-8.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 11–0 | Q1 5:24 | 75% → 38% |
| Washington State Cougars | 8–0 | Q2 9:24 | 51% → 22% |
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 8–0 | Q4 3:23 | 43% → 91% |
| Washington State Cougars | 8–0 | Q4 0:27 | 91% → 35% |