Washington State Cougars 51, Oregon State Beavers 79
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Oregon State Beavers
Oregon State Beavers defeated Washington State Cougars 79–51 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Women's play, a 28-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:53 swung win probability 100% → 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 | 10 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 51 |
| Oregon State Beavers | 21 | 26 | 16 | 16 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:53 swung win probability 100% → 95%.
Why Washington State Cougars lost
- Lost Q1 10-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 4:19 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 33.6% eFG vs a 46.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 12-8.
- Outscored 14-6 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 10–0 | Q3 6:53 | 100% → 95% |
| Oregon State Beavers | 9–0 | Q4 4:19 | 100% → 100% |