Nebraska Cornhuskers 67, Minnesota Golden Gophers 84
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-12 · Winner: Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 84–67 on 2026-02-12 in NCAA Women's play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:34 swung win probability 81% → 97%. 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 | 17 | 22 | 15 | 67 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 26 | 23 | 11 | 24 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:34 swung win probability 81% → 97%.
Why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost
- Lost Q1 13-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 1:34 (win probability 81% → 97% for the home side).
- Shot 49.1% eFG vs a 53.9% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 18-10 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 9–0 | Q1 1:34 | 81% → 97% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 13–0 | Q3 4:06 | 100% → 92% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 8–0 | Q4 6:19 | 100% → 96% |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 9–0 | Q4 1:27 | 98% → 100% |