Murray State Racers 78, Belmont Bruins 71
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Murray State Racers
Murray State Racers defeated Belmont Bruins 78–71 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Women's play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:00 swung win probability 64% → 2%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Belmont Bruins lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State Racers | 20 | 11 | 24 | 23 | 78 |
| Belmont Bruins | 18 | 15 | 22 | 16 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:00 swung win probability 64% → 2%.
Why Belmont Bruins lost
- Lost Q4 16-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 5:00 (win probability 64% → 2% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State Racers | 9–0 | Q4 5:00 | 64% → 2% |