Merrimack Warriors 72, Rider Broncs 54
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-01 · Winner: Merrimack Warriors
Merrimack Warriors defeated Rider Broncs 72–54 on 2026-01-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 18-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:59 swung win probability 40% → 4%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rider Broncs lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Warriors | 13 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 72 |
| Rider Broncs | 22 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 54 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:59 swung win probability 40% → 4%.
Why Rider Broncs lost
- Lost Q4 13-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 1:59 (win probability 40% → 4% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-11.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Warriors | 8–0 | Q3 1:59 | 40% → 4% |