Ohio State Buckeyes 78, Illinois Fighting Illini 69
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 78–69 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Women's play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 7:40 swung win probability 28% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Illinois Fighting Illini lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 19 | 17 | 16 | 26 | 78 |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 22 | 14 | 10 | 23 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 7:40 swung win probability 28% → 0%.
Why Illinois Fighting Illini lost
- Lost Q3 10-16 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 7:40 (win probability 28% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 43.9% eFG vs a 50.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-13.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 9–0 | Q4 7:40 | 28% → 0% |