Ohio State Buckeyes 87, Michigan State Spartans 68
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-01 · Winner: Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Michigan State Spartans 87–68 on 2026-03-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 19-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:22 swung win probability 55% → 16%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Michigan State Spartans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 23 | 26 | 13 | 25 | 87 |
| Michigan State Spartans | 9 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:22 swung win probability 55% → 16%.
Why Michigan State Spartans lost
- Lost Q1 9-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q2 5:18 (win probability 16% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 46.5% eFG vs a 53.4% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 11–0 | Q1 3:22 | 55% → 16% |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 15–0 | Q2 5:18 | 16% → 0% |