Washington State Cougars 58, California Golden Bears 80
NCAA Women's · 2026-11-02 · Winner: California Golden Bears
California Golden Bears defeated Washington State Cougars 80–58 on 2026-11-02 in NCAA Women's play, a 22-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:24 swung win probability 51% → 78%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington State Cougars lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 11 | 13 | 21 | 13 | 58 |
| California Golden Bears | 16 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:24 swung win probability 51% → 78%.
Why Washington State Cougars lost
- Lost Q2 13-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 1:01 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Outscored 18-3 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Golden Bears | 8–0 | Q1 4:24 | 51% → 78% |
| Washington State Cougars | 8–0 | Q3 5:59 | 99% → 91% |
| California Golden Bears | 9–0 | Q4 1:01 | 100% → 100% |