Drake Bulldogs 79, Bradley Braves 85
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-29 · Winner: Bradley Braves
Bradley Braves defeated Drake Bulldogs 85–79 on 2026-01-29 in NCAA Women's play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:57 swung win probability 97% → 79%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 12 | 26 | 16 | 25 | 79 |
| Bradley Braves | 20 | 24 | 16 | 25 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:57 swung win probability 97% → 79%.
Why Drake Bulldogs lost
- Lost Q1 12-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 6:23 (win probability 83% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 8–0 | Q3 3:57 | 97% → 79% |
| Bradley Braves | 8–0 | Q4 6:23 | 83% → 100% |
| Drake Bulldogs | 8–0 | Q4 2:48 | 100% → 93% |