Pittsburgh Panthers 46, Louisville Cardinals 86
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-11 · Winner: Louisville Cardinals
Louisville Cardinals defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 86–46 on 2026-01-11 in NCAA Women's play, a 40-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:38 swung win probability 69% → 97%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Pittsburgh Panthers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 6 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 46 |
| Louisville Cardinals | 25 | 19 | 25 | 17 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:38 swung win probability 69% → 97%.
Why Pittsburgh Panthers lost
- Lost Q1 6-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q1 1:38 (win probability 69% → 97% for the home side).
- Shot 36.1% eFG vs a 41.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 20-14.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 24-3.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Cardinals | 14–0 | Q1 1:38 | 69% → 97% |
| Louisville Cardinals | 9–0 | Q3 3:47 | 100% → 100% |