Purdue Boilermakers 62, Nebraska Cornhuskers 78
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-04 · Winner: Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Purdue Boilermakers 78–62 on 2026-01-04 in NCAA Women's play, a 16-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:17 swung win probability 58% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Purdue Boilermakers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 62 |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 22 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:17 swung win probability 58% → 84%.
Why Purdue Boilermakers lost
- Lost Q2 15-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 2:34 (win probability 76% → 97% for the home side).
- Outscored 18-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 8–0 | Q1 6:17 | 58% → 84% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 9–0 | Q2 2:34 | 76% → 97% |