Saint Mary's Gaels 55, Santa Clara Broncos 63
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-19 · Winner: Santa Clara Broncos
Santa Clara Broncos defeated Saint Mary's Gaels 63–55 on 2026-02-19 in NCAA Women's play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:08 swung win probability 94% → 57%. 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 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 12 | 13 | 20 | 10 | 55 |
| Santa Clara Broncos | 15 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 63 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:08 swung win probability 94% → 57%.
Why Saint Mary's Gaels lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 8:29 (win probability 77% → 98% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 21-14.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Broncos | 9–0 | Q3 8:29 | 77% → 98% |
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 9–0 | Q3 2:08 | 94% → 57% |