Saint Joseph's Hawks 59, George Mason Patriots 85
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-25 · Winner: George Mason Patriots
George Mason Patriots defeated Saint Joseph's Hawks 85–59 on 2026-02-25 in NCAA Women's play, a 26-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:40 swung win probability 79% → 97%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's Hawks | 17 | 11 | 18 | 13 | 59 |
| George Mason Patriots | 21 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:40 swung win probability 79% → 97%.
Why Saint Joseph's Hawks lost
- Lost Q2 11-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 5:52 (win probability 97% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 45.2% eFG vs a 49.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-11.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason Patriots | 9–0 | Q2 5:40 | 79% → 97% |
| George Mason Patriots | 11–0 | Q3 5:52 | 97% → 100% |