Northwestern Wildcats 71, Penn State Lady Lions 81
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-15 · Winner: Penn State Lady Lions
Penn State Lady Lions defeated Northwestern Wildcats 81–71 on 2026-02-15 in NCAA Women's play, a 10-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:11 swung win probability 59% → 83%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 13 | 9 | 27 | 22 | 71 |
| Penn State Lady Lions | 22 | 14 | 22 | 23 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:11 swung win probability 59% → 83%.
Why Northwestern Wildcats lost
- Lost Q1 13-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 6:04 (win probability 89% → 99% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State Lady Lions | 8–0 | Q1 7:11 | 59% → 83% |
| Penn State Lady Lions | 9–0 | Q2 6:04 | 89% → 99% |