Rutgers Scarlet Knights 76, Penn State Lady Lions 72
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-18 · Winner: Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Penn State Lady Lions 76–72 on 2026-01-18 in NCAA Women's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:45 swung win probability 65% → 34%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Penn State Lady Lions lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 22 | 13 | 17 | 24 | 76 |
| Penn State Lady Lions | 17 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:45 swung win probability 65% → 34%.
Why Penn State Lady Lions lost
- Lost Q4 17-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 3:45 (win probability 65% → 34% for the home side).
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 8–0 | Q1 3:45 | 65% → 34% |