Maryland Terrapins 66, North Carolina Tar Heels 74
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-22 · Winner: North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Maryland Terrapins 74–66 on 2026-03-22 in NCAA Women's play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:12 swung win probability 39% → 72%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Maryland Terrapins lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Terrapins | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 66 |
| North Carolina Tar Heels | 22 | 20 | 8 | 24 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:12 swung win probability 39% → 72%.
Why Maryland Terrapins lost
- Lost Q4 16-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 3:12 (win probability 39% → 72% for the home side).
- Shot 34.5% eFG vs a 50.5% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Tar Heels | 9–0 | Q1 3:12 | 39% → 72% |