George Mason Patriots 51, Rhode Island Rams 53
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-08 · Winner: Rhode Island Rams
Rhode Island Rams defeated George Mason Patriots 53–51 on 2026-03-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 2-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 7:43 swung win probability 44% → 82%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why George Mason Patriots lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason Patriots | 15 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 51 |
| Rhode Island Rams | 7 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 53 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 7:43 swung win probability 44% → 82%.
Why George Mason Patriots lost
- Lost Q2 10-17 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 7:58 (win probability 22% → 52% for the home side).
- Shot 37.3% eFG vs a 44.0% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason Patriots | 9–0 | Q2 9:48 | 57% → 22% |
| Rhode Island Rams | 8–0 | Q2 7:58 | 22% → 52% |
| Rhode Island Rams | 8–0 | Q3 7:43 | 44% → 82% |