Nebraska Cornhuskers 71, Ohio State Buckeyes 90
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-01 · Winner: Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 90–71 on 2026-02-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 19-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:34 swung win probability 89% → 56%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 13 | 18 | 23 | 17 | 71 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 19 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 90 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:34 swung win probability 89% → 56%.
Why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost
- Lost Q4 17-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q4 3:33 (win probability 94% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 46.4% eFG vs a 53.9% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 21-16.
- Outscored 17-7 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 10–0 | Q2 8:34 | 89% → 56% |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 8–0 | Q3 4:29 | 95% → 100% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 8–0 | Q3 1:53 | 100% → 99% |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 11–0 | Q4 3:33 | 94% → 100% |