Minnesota Golden Gophers 65, Oregon Ducks 60
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Oregon Ducks 65–60 on 2026-01-21 in NCAA Women's play, a 5-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q4 6:46 swung win probability 42% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Oregon Ducks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 11 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 65 |
| Oregon Ducks | 14 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 60 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q4 6:46 swung win probability 42% → 0%.
Why Oregon Ducks lost
- Lost Q2 10-16 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q4 6:46 (win probability 42% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 39.0% eFG vs a 50.7% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 8–0 | Q2 8:20 | 78% → 48% |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 11–0 | Q4 6:46 | 42% → 0% |