Nebraska Cornhuskers 76, Iowa Hawkeyes 86
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-01 · Winner: Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 86–76 on 2026-01-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 10-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q4 1:54 swung win probability 55% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 21 | 24 | 16 | 15 | 76 |
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 18 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q4 1:54 swung win probability 55% → 100%.
Why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost
- Lost Q4 15-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 1:54 (win probability 55% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-14.
- Outscored 23-12 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 10–0 | Q4 1:54 | 55% → 100% |