Murray State Racers 89, Drake Bulldogs 88
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-25 · Winner: Murray State Racers
Murray State Racers defeated Drake Bulldogs 89–88 on 2026-01-25 in NCAA Women's play, a 1-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:02 swung win probability 99% → 43%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Drake Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State Racers | 25 | 19 | 17 | 28 | 89 |
| Drake Bulldogs | 22 | 19 | 31 | 16 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:02 swung win probability 99% → 43%.
Why Drake Bulldogs lost
- Lost Q4 16-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q4 4:02 (win probability 99% → 43% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-11.
- Outscored 25-7 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 9–0 | Q3 7:53 | 33% → 78% |
| Murray State Racers | 13–0 | Q4 4:02 | 99% → 43% |