Iowa Hawkeyes 67, Northwestern Wildcats 58
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-05 · Winner: Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Northwestern Wildcats 67–58 on 2026-01-05 in NCAA Women's play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:41 swung win probability 40% → 69%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northwestern Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 13 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 67 |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 9 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 58 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:41 swung win probability 40% → 69%.
Why Northwestern Wildcats lost
- Shot 40.5% eFG vs a 47.2% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 20-11 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 8–0 | Q1 4:41 | 40% → 69% |