VCU Rams 55, Loyola Chicago Ramblers 66
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Loyola Chicago Ramblers defeated VCU Rams 66–55 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Women's play, a 11-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q4 2:42 swung win probability 18% → 100%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Rams | 16 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 55 |
| Loyola Chicago Ramblers | 9 | 16 | 16 | 25 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q4 2:42 swung win probability 18% → 100%.
Why VCU Rams lost
- Lost Q4 10-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 2:42 (win probability 18% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 23-14.
- Outscored 10-2 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Rams | 13–0 | Q2 8:16 | 69% → 18% |
| Loyola Chicago Ramblers | 9–0 | Q4 6:21 | 10% → 55% |
| Loyola Chicago Ramblers | 12–0 | Q4 2:42 | 18% → 100% |