Rutgers Scarlet Knights 39, USC Trojans 71
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-01 · Winner: USC Trojans
USC Trojans defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 71–39 on 2026-02-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 32-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q2 3:31 swung win probability 60% → 93%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 39 |
| USC Trojans | 12 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q2 3:31 swung win probability 60% → 93%.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Lost Q3 8-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 6:48 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 26.7% eFG vs a 41.5% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 25-11.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC Trojans | 10–0 | Q2 3:31 | 60% → 93% |
| USC Trojans | 11–0 | Q3 1:08 | 96% → 100% |
| USC Trojans | 12–0 | Q4 6:48 | 100% → 100% |