Michigan State Spartans 80, Indiana Hoosiers 60
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-01 · Winner: Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State Spartans defeated Indiana Hoosiers 80–60 on 2026-01-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 20-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 6:32 swung win probability 72% → 43%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana Hoosiers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State Spartans | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 80 |
| Indiana Hoosiers | 18 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 60 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 6:32 swung win probability 72% → 43%.
Why Indiana Hoosiers lost
- Lost Q3 12-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q4 2:19 (win probability 1% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 46.3% eFG vs a 53.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State Spartans | 8–0 | Q1 6:32 | 72% → 43% |
| Michigan State Spartans | 11–0 | Q4 2:19 | 1% → 0% |