Kentucky Wildcats 74, West Virginia Mountaineers 73
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-23 · Winner: Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky Wildcats defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 74–73 on 2026-03-23 in NCAA Women's play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:42 swung win probability 59% → 14%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why West Virginia Mountaineers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Wildcats | 20 | 16 | 26 | 12 | 74 |
| West Virginia Mountaineers | 15 | 21 | 14 | 23 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:42 swung win probability 59% → 14%.
Why West Virginia Mountaineers lost
- Lost Q3 14-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q1 5:11 (win probability 75% → 35% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Wildcats | 11–0 | Q1 5:11 | 75% → 35% |
| West Virginia Mountaineers | 9–0 | Q2 3:35 | 22% → 60% |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 9–0 | Q3 6:42 | 59% → 14% |