Indiana Hoosiers 73, Nebraska Cornhuskers 78
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Indiana Hoosiers 78–73 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:16 swung win probability 90% → 43%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana Hoosiers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Hoosiers | 20 | 10 | 23 | 20 | 73 |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 23 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:16 swung win probability 90% → 43%.
Why Indiana Hoosiers lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 6:32 (win probability 65% → 90% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 11-7.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-4.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 8–0 | Q2 6:32 | 65% → 90% |
| Indiana Hoosiers | 9–0 | Q3 1:16 | 90% → 43% |