San Francisco Dons 85, Washington State Cougars 72
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: San Francisco Dons
San Francisco Dons defeated Washington State Cougars 85–72 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Women's play, a 13-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 1:42 swung win probability 22% → 0%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Dons | 23 | 20 | 16 | 26 | 85 |
| Washington State Cougars | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 1:42 swung win probability 22% → 0%.
Why Washington State Cougars lost
- Lost Q4 18-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 1:42 (win probability 22% → 0% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 22-5.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Dons | 9–0 | Q4 1:42 | 22% → 0% |