Rutgers Scarlet Knights 57, Purdue Boilermakers 72
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-14 · Winner: Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue Boilermakers defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 72–57 on 2026-02-14 in NCAA Women's play, a 15-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:46 swung win probability 31% → 73%. 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 | 19 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 57 |
| Purdue Boilermakers | 14 | 12 | 24 | 22 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:46 swung win probability 31% → 73%.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Lost Q3 13-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 8:46 (win probability 31% → 73% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 9–0 | Q3 8:46 | 31% → 73% |
| Purdue Boilermakers | 8–0 | Q4 8:35 | 91% → 100% |