Purdue Boilermakers 67, Northwestern Wildcats 62
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-01 · Winner: Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue Boilermakers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 67–62 on 2026-03-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:07 swung win probability 23% → 59%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northwestern Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 18 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 67 |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 14 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:07 swung win probability 23% → 59%.
Why Northwestern Wildcats lost
- Lost the turnover battle 21-17.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wildcats | 8–0 | Q2 0:07 | 23% → 59% |