Nebraska Cornhuskers 71, Michigan State Spartans 73
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-15 · Winner: Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State Spartans defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 73–71 on 2026-01-15 in NCAA Women's play, a 2-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:13 swung win probability 40% → 81%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 19 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 71 |
| Michigan State Spartans | 24 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:13 swung win probability 40% → 81%.
Why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 9:13 (win probability 40% → 81% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 22-15.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 9–0 | Q2 7:57 | 87% → 56% |
| Michigan State Spartans | 9–0 | Q3 9:13 | 40% → 81% |