Wisconsin Badgers 70, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 63
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-01 · Winner: Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin Badgers defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 70–63 on 2026-01-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 7-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:31 swung win probability 95% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Badgers | 9 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 70 |
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 28 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 63 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:31 swung win probability 95% → 0%.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Lost Q4 9-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q2 3:17 (win probability 98% → 73% for the home side).
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 10–0 | Q1 4:49 | 81% → 97% |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 14–0 | Q2 3:17 | 98% → 73% |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 13–0 | Q4 0:31 | 95% → 0% |