Wisconsin Badgers 53, Minnesota Golden Gophers 88
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-25 · Winner: Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Wisconsin Badgers 88–53 on 2026-01-25 in NCAA Women's play, a 35-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:38 swung win probability 94% → 100%. 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 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 7 | 53 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 24 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:38 swung win probability 94% → 100%.
Why Wisconsin Badgers lost
- Lost Q4 7-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q4 2:34 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 43.3% eFG vs a 48.7% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 18-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 9–0 | Q2 0:38 | 94% → 100% |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 12–0 | Q4 8:23 | 96% → 100% |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 13–0 | Q4 2:34 | 100% → 100% |