Rhode Island Rams 46, VCU Rams 41
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-14 · Winner: Rhode Island Rams
Rhode Island Rams defeated VCU Rams 46–41 on 2026-01-14 in NCAA Women's play, a 5-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:34 swung win probability 6% → 39%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why VCU Rams lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Rams | 7 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 46 |
| VCU Rams | 2 | 8 | 18 | 13 | 41 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:34 swung win probability 6% → 39%.
Why VCU Rams lost
- Lost Q2 8-16 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 37.3% eFG vs a 41.9% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-5.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Rams | 10–0 | Q3 3:34 | 6% → 39% |