🏀 Recap of Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Women’s College Basketball Recap
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Conference play is tightening, tournament positioning is shifting, and Tuesday night delivered drama across the country — including overtime battles, defensive grinders, and statement road wins.
Here’s your full breakdown from February 24:
🔥 Coastal Carolina 92, Georgia State 84 (OT)
Overtime fireworks in the Sun Belt.
Kristin Williams poured in 22 points to lift Coastal Carolina in a high-scoring road win. Georgia State’s Crystal Henderson countered with 21 points, but CCU’s late execution sealed it.
This one had tournament seeding implications written all over it.
🦅 Morehead State 73, Southern Indiana 62
Morehead controlled the tempo at home behind Violet McNece’s 23-point performance. Southern Indiana stayed competitive thanks to Ali Saunders’ 21 points, but Morehead’s defensive adjustments in the second half made the difference.
🏆 Troy 61, Arkansas State 54
A defensive-minded win for Troy.
Fortuna Ngnawo led the way with 14 points, while Arkansas State’s Zyion Shannon finished with 15. This game was about stops and late-game composure.
⚡ Charlotte 57, Florida Atlantic 56
One-point thriller.
Princess Anderson dropped 20 points in a narrow road win for Charlotte. FAU nearly stole it late behind Erin Rodgers’ 12 points, but Charlotte executed when it mattered most.
👑 Queens University 72, West Georgia 62
Dayuna Colvin delivered 21 points in a strong home performance. West Georgia’s Grace O’Gara had 16, but Queens controlled the paint and transition.
Momentum game for Queens as March approaches.
🦅 North Texas 87, UTSA 63
Statement performance from UNT.
Andi Schissler scored 22 points in a dominant offensive showing. UTSA’s Ereauna Hardaway posted 19, but North Texas separated early and never looked back.
🟡 Tulsa 65, Tulane 46
Defensive clinic.
Mady Cartwright led Tulsa with 16 points, while Jayda Brown scored 12 for Tulane. Tulsa’s defensive pressure disrupted Tulane’s rhythm from the opening tip.
🐻 Missouri State 60, Sam Houston 55
Lainie Douglas delivered 20 points in a tightly contested matchup. Fanta Kone had 12 for Sam Houston, but Missouri State made key plays down the stretch.
Tournament positioning is getting interesting in this league.
🐻 Arizona 75, Houston 67
Arizona held firm at home behind Sumayah Sugapong’s 20 points. Houston’s Kyndall Hunter scored 21, but Arizona’s balanced attack and defensive rebounding proved decisive.
🏔 Utah 67, Colorado 64
Road toughness from Utah.
Lani White led the charge with 21 points in a gritty Pac-12-style showdown. Desiree Wooten’s 16 points kept Colorado in striking distance, but Utah’s late-game poise made the difference.
📊 Big Takeaways from February 24
Overtime battles are defining conference standings.
Road wins are becoming increasingly valuable.
Multiple mid-major programs are surging at the right time.
Defensive execution is separating contenders from hopefuls.
March is almost here.
And the margins? Getting thinner by the night. 🏆
