Rutgers Scarlet Knights 49, Ohio State Buckeyes 71
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-04 · Winner: Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 71–49 on 2026-01-04 in NCAA Women's play, a 22-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 1:14 swung win probability 46% → 89%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 17 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 49 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 14 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 1:14 swung win probability 46% → 89%.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Lost Q4 7-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 1:14 (win probability 46% → 89% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 21-16.
- Outscored 12-1 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 8–0 | Q1 4:15 | 50% → 78% |
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 8–0 | Q1 0:29 | 78% → 48% |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 11–0 | Q2 1:14 | 46% → 89% |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 8–0 | Q3 7:14 | 73% → 96% |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 8–0 | Q4 5:36 | 97% → 100% |