Youngstown State Penguins 75, Northern Kentucky Norse 55
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-19 · Winner: Youngstown State Penguins
Youngstown State Penguins defeated Northern Kentucky Norse 75–55 on 2026-02-19 in NCAA Women's play, a 20-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:13 swung win probability 62% → 22%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northern Kentucky Norse lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State Penguins | 16 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 75 |
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 10 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 55 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:13 swung win probability 62% → 22%.
Why Northern Kentucky Norse lost
- Lost Q3 14-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 1:13 (win probability 62% → 22% for the home side).
- Shot 37.3% eFG vs a 44.9% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State Penguins | 10–0 | Q1 1:13 | 62% → 22% |
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 10–0 | Q2 9:23 | 22% → 60% |