Seton Hall Pirates 48, Villanova Wildcats 62
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-08 · Winner: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova Wildcats defeated Seton Hall Pirates 62–48 on 2026-03-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 14-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:50 swung win probability 72% → 93%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Seton Hall Pirates lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall Pirates | 7 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 48 |
| Villanova Wildcats | 18 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:50 swung win probability 72% → 93%.
Why Seton Hall Pirates lost
- Lost Q1 7-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 2:33 (win probability 92% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 35.6% eFG vs a 46.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 16-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 9–0 | Q1 6:50 | 72% → 93% |
| Villanova Wildcats | 10–0 | Q2 2:33 | 92% → 100% |
| Seton Hall Pirates | 9–0 | Q2 0:40 | 100% → 95% |
| Seton Hall Pirates | 9–0 | Q4 9:40 | 100% → 99% |