USC Trojans 83, Ohio State Buckeyes 88
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-22 · Winner: Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated USC Trojans 88–83 on 2026-02-22 in NCAA Women's play, a 5-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at Q4 4:26 swung win probability 27% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why USC Trojans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Trojans | 20 | 18 | 26 | 19 | 83 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 19 | 16 | 26 | 27 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at Q4 4:26 swung win probability 27% → 100%.
Why USC Trojans lost
- Lost Q4 19-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q4 4:26 (win probability 27% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 25-17.
- Outscored 23-14 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC Trojans | 10–0 | Q2 5:51 | 72% → 30% |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 15–0 | Q4 4:26 | 27% → 100% |