Norfolk State Spartans 45, Ohio State Buckeyes 79
NCAA Women's · 2025-12-18 · Winner: Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Norfolk State Spartans 79–45 on 2025-12-18 in NCAA Women's play, a 34-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:16 swung win probability 98% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Norfolk State Spartans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 10 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 45 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 20 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:16 swung win probability 98% → 100%.
Why Norfolk State Spartans lost
- Lost Q2 11-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 8:16 (win probability 98% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 32.2% eFG vs a 42.0% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 20-11.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 12–0 | Q3 8:16 | 98% → 100% |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 10–0 | Q4 5:22 | 100% → 100% |