UCLA Bruins 80, Northwestern Wildcats 46
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-25 · Winner: UCLA Bruins
UCLA Bruins defeated Northwestern Wildcats 80–46 on 2026-01-25 in NCAA Women's play, a 34-point result. A 17-0 road team run ending at Q3 8:08 swung win probability 9% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northwestern Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins | 21 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 80 |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 14 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 46 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 17-0 road team run ending at Q3 8:08 swung win probability 9% → 0%.
Why Northwestern Wildcats lost
- Lost Q2 8-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 17-0 run ending at Q3 8:08 (win probability 9% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 40.6% eFG vs a 47.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 20-13.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins | 17–0 | Q3 8:08 | 9% → 0% |