Ohio State Buckeyes 61, Minnesota Golden Gophers 74
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 74–61 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Women's play, a 13-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q2 7:48 swung win probability 72% → 23%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Ohio State Buckeyes lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 16 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 61 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 14 | 12 | 27 | 21 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q2 7:48 swung win probability 72% → 23%.
Why Ohio State Buckeyes lost
- Lost Q3 13-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 6:45 (win probability 44% → 86% for the home side).
- Shot 45.9% eFG vs a 51.7% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 12–0 | Q2 7:48 | 72% → 23% |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | 9–0 | Q3 6:45 | 44% → 86% |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 8–0 | Q4 3:38 | 100% → 99% |