Northern Kentucky Norse 84, Oakland Golden Grizzlies 59
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-25 · Winner: Northern Kentucky Norse
Northern Kentucky Norse defeated Oakland Golden Grizzlies 84–59 on 2026-02-25 in NCAA Women's play, a 25-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:39 swung win probability 24% → 3%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Oakland Golden Grizzlies lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 22 | 21 | 13 | 28 | 84 |
| Oakland Golden Grizzlies | 14 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 59 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:39 swung win probability 24% → 3%.
Why Oakland Golden Grizzlies lost
- Lost Q2 7-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 4:39 (win probability 24% → 3% for the home side).
- Shot 39.5% eFG vs a 45.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 9–0 | Q2 4:39 | 24% → 3% |
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 9–0 | Q2 0:53 | 6% → 0% |