Iowa State Cyclones 63, Cincinnati Bearcats 71
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Iowa State Cyclones 71–63 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Women's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 7:52 swung win probability 87% → 53%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Iowa State Cyclones lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Cyclones | 20 | 8 | 20 | 15 | 63 |
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 23 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 7:52 swung win probability 87% → 53%.
Why Iowa State Cyclones lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 6:32 (win probability 59% → 83% for the home side).
- Shot 38.8% eFG vs a 54.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 8–0 | Q1 6:32 | 59% → 83% |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 8–0 | Q3 7:52 | 87% → 53% |