Washington State Cougars 50, Gonzaga Bulldogs 75
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-19 · Winner: Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Washington State Cougars 75–50 on 2026-02-19 in NCAA Women's play, a 25-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:31 swung win probability 55% → 95%. 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 | 8 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 50 |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 17 | 21 | 24 | 13 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:31 swung win probability 55% → 95%.
Why Washington State Cougars lost
- Lost Q1 8-17 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q1 2:31 (win probability 55% → 95% for the home side).
- Shot 40.7% eFG vs a 46.4% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 10-3.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 15–0 | Q1 2:31 | 55% → 95% |
| Washington State Cougars | 8–0 | Q2 8:57 | 95% → 79% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 9–0 | Q2 3:45 | 92% → 100% |
| Washington State Cougars | 9–0 | Q3 9:19 | 100% → 94% |