California Golden Bears 59, Syracuse Orange 70
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-05 · Winner: Syracuse Orange
Syracuse Orange defeated California Golden Bears 70–59 on 2026-03-05 in NCAA Women's play, a 11-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:59 swung win probability 83% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why California Golden Bears lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Golden Bears | 7 | 9 | 24 | 19 | 59 |
| Syracuse Orange | 23 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:59 swung win probability 83% → 98%.
Why California Golden Bears lost
- Lost Q1 7-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 0:59 (win probability 83% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 41.0% eFG vs a 49.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Orange | 10–0 | Q1 0:59 | 83% → 98% |
| California Golden Bears | 9–0 | Q3 4:02 | 100% → 97% |