Rutgers Scarlet Knights 54, Northwestern Wildcats 73
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-11 · Winner: Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Wildcats defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 73–54 on 2026-01-11 in NCAA Women's play, a 19-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at Q2 2:18 swung win probability 38% → 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 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 54 |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 15 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at Q2 2:18 swung win probability 38% → 89%.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Lost Q2 12-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q2 2:18 (win probability 38% → 89% for the home side).
- Shot 32.7% eFG vs a 41.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 13–0 | Q2 2:18 | 38% → 89% |