North Carolina Central Eagles 68, South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs 65
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: North Carolina Central Eagles
North Carolina Central Eagles defeated South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs 68–65 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Women's play, a 3-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:15 swung win probability 75% → 46%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 21 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 68 |
| South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:15 swung win probability 75% → 46%.
Why South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 4:15 (win probability 75% → 46% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-6.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 8–0 | Q1 4:15 | 75% → 46% |