Norfolk State Spartans 46, Howard Bison 53
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-14 · Winner: Howard Bison
Howard Bison defeated Norfolk State Spartans 53–46 on 2026-03-14 in NCAA Women's play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:11 swung win probability 58% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Norfolk State Spartans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 9 | 18 | 6 | 13 | 46 |
| Howard Bison | 16 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 53 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:11 swung win probability 58% → 84%.
Why Norfolk State Spartans lost
- Lost Q3 6-15 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 3:11 (win probability 58% → 84% for the home side).
- Shot 32.8% eFG vs a 42.0% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 13-4 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Bison | 8–0 | Q1 3:11 | 58% → 84% |