Rutgers Scarlet Knights 52, Nebraska Cornhuskers 93
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 93–52 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Women's play, a 41-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:44 swung win probability 55% → 84%. 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 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 52 |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 24 | 21 | 30 | 18 | 93 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:44 swung win probability 55% → 84%.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost
- Lost Q3 12-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q3 2:37 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 22-5.
- Outscored 17-7 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-4.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 9–0 | Q1 5:44 | 55% → 84% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 12–0 | Q2 6:09 | 72% → 97% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 8–0 | Q3 8:37 | 98% → 100% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 13–0 | Q3 2:37 | 100% → 100% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 8–0 | Q4 6:11 | 100% → 100% |