Minnesota Golden Gophers 91, Iowa Hawkeyes 85
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-05 · Winner: Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 91–85 on 2026-02-05 in NCAA Women's play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 7:27 swung win probability 72% → 39%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Iowa Hawkeyes lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 24 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 91 |
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 25 | 14 | 16 | 30 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 7:27 swung win probability 72% → 39%.
Why Iowa Hawkeyes lost
- Lost Q2 14-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 7:27 (win probability 72% → 39% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 8–0 | Q2 7:27 | 72% → 39% |