Gonzaga Bulldogs 81, Washington State Cougars 75
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Washington State Cougars 81–75 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Women's play, a 6-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:06 swung win probability 79% → 19%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 19 | 16 | 19 | 27 | 81 |
| Washington State Cougars | 17 | 20 | 15 | 23 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:06 swung win probability 79% → 19%.
Why Washington State Cougars lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 1:06 (win probability 79% → 19% for the home side).
- Outscored 13-4 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-6.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 9–0 | Q2 2:00 | 51% → 86% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 10–0 | Q3 1:06 | 79% → 19% |