Minnesota Golden Gophers 63, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 52
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-08 · Winner: Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 63–52 on 2026-02-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 11-point result. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 12 | 10 | 23 | 18 | 63 |
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 52 |
Win probability
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Lost Q3 12-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-5.
- Outscored 15-4 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-6.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.