BYU Cougars 70, Utah Utes 52
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-05 · Winner: BYU Cougars
BYU Cougars defeated Utah Utes 70–52 on 2026-03-05 in NCAA Women's play, a 18-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at Q3 0:00 swung win probability 90% → 9%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Utah Utes lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 22 | 5 | 24 | 19 | 70 |
| Utah Utes | 17 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 52 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at Q3 0:00 swung win probability 90% → 9%.
Why Utah Utes lost
- Lost Q3 7-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q3 0:00 (win probability 90% → 9% for the home side).
- Shot 43.5% eFG vs a 50.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 19-12.
- Outscored 15-5 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 8–0 | Q1 6:53 | 72% → 43% |
| Utah Utes | 13–0 | Q2 2:31 | 34% → 86% |
| BYU Cougars | 15–0 | Q3 0:00 | 90% → 9% |