Michigan Wolverines 80, Northwestern Wildcats 58
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-12 · Winner: Michigan Wolverines
Michigan Wolverines defeated Northwestern Wildcats 80–58 on 2026-02-12 in NCAA Women's play, a 22-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:30 swung win probability 88% → 17%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Wolverines | 20 | 11 | 25 | 24 | 80 |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 17 | 20 | 8 | 13 | 58 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:30 swung win probability 88% → 17%.
Why Northwestern Wildcats lost
- Lost Q3 8-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q3 3:30 (win probability 88% → 17% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 20-12.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 8–0 | Q2 8:16 | 40% → 72% |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 9–0 | Q2 0:59 | 45% → 84% |
| Michigan Wolverines | 14–0 | Q3 3:30 | 88% → 17% |
| Michigan Wolverines | 11–0 | Q4 8:24 | 20% → 0% |