Cincinnati Bearcats 68, Iowa State Cyclones 93
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State Cyclones defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 93–68 on 2026-01-21 in NCAA Women's play, a 25-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:49 swung win probability 47% → 75%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cincinnati Bearcats lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 12 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 68 |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 21 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 93 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:49 swung win probability 47% → 75%.
Why Cincinnati Bearcats lost
- Lost Q1 12-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 3:05 (win probability 69% → 92% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 20-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Cyclones | 8–0 | Q1 5:49 | 47% → 75% |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 9–0 | Q1 3:05 | 69% → 92% |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 8–0 | Q2 5:29 | 87% → 98% |