Massachusetts Minutewomen 75, Kent State Golden Flashes 70
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: Massachusetts Minutewomen
Massachusetts Minutewomen defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 75–70 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Women's play, a 5-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:26 swung win probability 98% → 63%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kent State Golden Flashes lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Minutewomen | 14 | 10 | 23 | 28 | 75 |
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 16 | 19 | 12 | 23 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:26 swung win probability 98% → 63%.
Why Kent State Golden Flashes lost
- Lost Q3 12-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 3:26 (win probability 98% → 63% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-14.
- Outscored 19-11 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 14–0 | Q2 1:38 | 64% → 98% |
| Massachusetts Minutewomen | 12–0 | Q3 3:26 | 98% → 63% |