Northern Kentucky Norse 61, Youngstown State Penguins 49
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Northern Kentucky Norse
Northern Kentucky Norse defeated Youngstown State Penguins 61–49 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 12-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:33 swung win probability 63% → 1%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Youngstown State Penguins lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 6 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 61 |
| Youngstown State Penguins | 7 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 49 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:33 swung win probability 63% → 1%.
Why Youngstown State Penguins lost
- Lost Q4 7-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 5:33 (win probability 63% → 1% for the home side).
- Shot 29.7% eFG vs a 48.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 10–0 | Q4 5:33 | 63% → 1% |