Stanford Cardinal 61, BYU Cougars 76
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-26 · Winner: BYU Cougars
BYU Cougars defeated Stanford Cardinal 76–61 on 2026-03-26 in NCAA Women's play, a 15-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at Q4 3:31 swung win probability 63% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Stanford Cardinal lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Cardinal | 18 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 61 |
| BYU Cougars | 19 | 19 | 12 | 26 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at Q4 3:31 swung win probability 63% → 100%.
Why Stanford Cardinal lost
- Lost Q4 12-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q4 3:31 (win probability 63% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 34.8% eFG vs a 47.9% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-11.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 9–0 | Q2 4:45 | 56% → 88% |
| BYU Cougars | 15–0 | Q4 3:31 | 63% → 100% |