Sam Houston Bearkats 50, Houston Cougars 78
NCAA Women's · 2026-11-05 · Winner: Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 78–50 on 2026-11-05 in NCAA Women's play, a 28-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 3:47 swung win probability 80% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Sam Houston Bearkats lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 9 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 50 |
| Houston Cougars | 11 | 31 | 16 | 20 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 3:47 swung win probability 80% → 99%.
Why Sam Houston Bearkats lost
- Lost Q2 17-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q2 3:47 (win probability 80% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 30.8% eFG vs a 43.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 12–0 | Q2 3:47 | 80% → 99% |