Washington State Cougars 62, Portland Pilots 72
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-07 · Winner: Portland Pilots
Portland Pilots defeated Washington State Cougars 72–62 on 2026-03-07 in NCAA Women's play, a 10-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:34 swung win probability 64% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington State Cougars lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 15 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 62 |
| Portland Pilots | 18 | 15 | 23 | 16 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:34 swung win probability 64% → 98%.
Why Washington State Cougars lost
- Lost Q3 11-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 6:34 (win probability 64% → 98% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-13.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 8–0 | Q2 5:07 | 85% → 55% |
| Portland Pilots | 12–0 | Q3 6:34 | 64% → 98% |