Wisconsin Badgers 61, Northwestern Wildcats 66
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-15 · Winner: Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Wildcats defeated Wisconsin Badgers 66–61 on 2026-01-15 in NCAA Women's play, a 5-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 0:55 swung win probability 40% → 92%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Wisconsin Badgers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Badgers | 15 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 61 |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 14 | 16 | 21 | 15 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 0:55 swung win probability 40% → 92%.
Why Wisconsin Badgers lost
- Lost Q3 12-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 0:55 (win probability 40% → 92% for the home side).
- Outscored 16-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Badgers | 9–0 | Q2 7:36 | 56% → 20% |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 8–0 | Q3 9:52 | 23% → 59% |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 10–0 | Q3 0:55 | 40% → 92% |