Youngstown State Penguins 69, Detroit Mercy Titans 53
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-29 · Winner: Youngstown State Penguins
Youngstown State Penguins defeated Detroit Mercy Titans 69–53 on 2026-01-29 in NCAA Women's play, a 16-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:39 swung win probability 69% → 22%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Detroit Mercy Titans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State Penguins | 23 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 69 |
| Detroit Mercy Titans | 8 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 53 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:39 swung win probability 69% → 22%.
Why Detroit Mercy Titans lost
- Lost Q1 8-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q1 4:39 (win probability 69% → 22% for the home side).
- Shot 32.6% eFG vs a 42.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State Penguins | 13–0 | Q1 4:39 | 69% → 22% |