Iowa State Cyclones 80, Houston Cougars 62
NCAA Women's · 2025-12-31 · Winner: Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State Cyclones defeated Houston Cougars 80–62 on 2025-12-31 in NCAA Women's play, a 18-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:50 swung win probability 84% → 40%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Houston Cougars lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Cyclones | 17 | 28 | 16 | 19 | 80 |
| Houston Cougars | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:50 swung win probability 84% → 40%.
Why Houston Cougars lost
- Lost Q2 17-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q2 9:50 (win probability 84% → 40% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Cyclones | 12–0 | Q2 9:50 | 84% → 40% |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 10–0 | Q3 9:13 | 30% → 3% |