Cleveland State Vikings 38, Youngstown State Penguins 61
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-25 · Winner: Youngstown State Penguins
Youngstown State Penguins defeated Cleveland State Vikings 61–38 on 2026-01-25 in NCAA Women's play, a 23-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at Q2 4:41 swung win probability 72% → 99%. 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 | 13 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 38 |
| Youngstown State Penguins | 22 | 14 | 20 | 5 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at Q2 4:41 swung win probability 72% → 99%.
Why Cleveland State Vikings lost
- Lost Q2 2-14 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q2 4:41 (win probability 72% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 33.3% eFG vs a 49.5% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 23-15.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State Penguins | 15–0 | Q2 4:41 | 72% → 99% |
| Youngstown State Penguins | 10–0 | Q3 8:07 | 98% → 100% |