George Mason Patriots 66, Saint Joseph's Hawks 59
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-18 · Winner: George Mason Patriots
George Mason Patriots defeated Saint Joseph's Hawks 66–59 on 2026-01-18 in NCAA Women's play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 2:11 swung win probability 7% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Saint Joseph's Hawks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason Patriots | 24 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 66 |
| Saint Joseph's Hawks | 16 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 59 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 2:11 swung win probability 7% → 0%.
Why Saint Joseph's Hawks lost
- Lost Q1 16-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 2:11 (win probability 7% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 44.0% eFG vs a 49.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason Patriots | 9–0 | Q4 2:11 | 7% → 0% |