Syracuse Orange 72, Iowa State Cyclones 63
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-21 · Winner: Syracuse Orange
Syracuse Orange defeated Iowa State Cyclones 72–63 on 2026-03-21 in NCAA Women's play, a 9-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:07 swung win probability 68% → 14%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Iowa State Cyclones lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Orange | 11 | 30 | 13 | 18 | 72 |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 14 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 63 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:07 swung win probability 68% → 14%.
Why Iowa State Cyclones lost
- Lost Q2 12-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q2 4:07 (win probability 68% → 14% for the home side).
- Shot 41.0% eFG vs a 54.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Orange | 13–0 | Q2 4:07 | 68% → 14% |