Northern Iowa Panthers 62, Belmont Bruins 81
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-11 · Winner: Belmont Bruins
Belmont Bruins defeated Northern Iowa Panthers 81–62 on 2026-01-11 in NCAA Women's play, a 19-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:18 swung win probability 55% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northern Iowa Panthers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 12 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 62 |
| Belmont Bruins | 26 | 14 | 25 | 16 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:18 swung win probability 55% → 84%.
Why Northern Iowa Panthers lost
- Lost Q1 12-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 6:18 (win probability 55% → 84% for the home side).
- Shot 40.7% eFG vs a 47.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Bruins | 9–0 | Q1 6:18 | 55% → 84% |
| Belmont Bruins | 8–0 | Q3 2:38 | 83% → 99% |