Rutgers Scarlet Knights 56, Illinois Fighting Illini 76
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-17 · Winner: Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 76–56 on 2026-02-17 in NCAA Women's play, a 20-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 4:56 swung win probability 69% → 97%. 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 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 56 |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 14 | 21 | 25 | 16 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 4:56 swung win probability 69% → 97%.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Lost Q3 12-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q2 4:56 (win probability 69% → 97% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 12–0 | Q2 4:56 | 69% → 97% |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 10–0 | Q3 6:02 | 96% → 100% |
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 9–0 | Q4 0:05 | 100% → 100% |