UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 58, Pepperdine Waves 54
NCAA Women's · 2026-11-05 · Winner: UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos defeated Pepperdine Waves 58–54 on 2026-11-05 in NCAA Women's play, a 4-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:53 swung win probability 31% → 77%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Pepperdine Waves lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | 26 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 58 |
| Pepperdine Waves | 16 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 54 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:53 swung win probability 31% → 77%.
Why Pepperdine Waves lost
- Lost Q1 16-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 22-15.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine Waves | 10–0 | Q2 0:53 | 31% → 77% |