Cleveland State Vikings 70, Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 80
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons defeated Cleveland State Vikings 80–70 on 2026-01-21 in NCAA Women's play, a 10-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 5:23 swung win probability 99% → 92%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cleveland State Vikings lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State Vikings | 14 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 70 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons | 27 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 5:23 swung win probability 99% → 92%.
Why Cleveland State Vikings lost
- Lost Q1 14-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 3:52 (win probability 96% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 40.4% eFG vs a 49.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons | 8–0 | Q2 3:52 | 96% → 100% |
| Cleveland State Vikings | 8–0 | Q3 5:23 | 99% → 92% |