Alabama Crimson Tide 68, Louisville Cardinals 69
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-23 · Winner: Louisville Cardinals
Louisville Cardinals defeated Alabama Crimson Tide 69–68 on 2026-03-23 in NCAA Women's play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:58 swung win probability 54% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Alabama Crimson Tide lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Crimson Tide | 14 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 68 |
| Louisville Cardinals | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:58 swung win probability 54% → 84%.
Why Alabama Crimson Tide lost
- Lost Q3 14-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 1:58 (win probability 54% → 84% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-4.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Cardinals | 9–0 | Q1 1:58 | 54% → 84% |