Northern Iowa Panthers 66, Drake Bulldogs 56
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-01 · Winner: Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa Panthers defeated Drake Bulldogs 66–56 on 2026-02-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 10-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:42 swung win probability 93% → 51%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Drake Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 23 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 66 |
| Drake Bulldogs | 21 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:42 swung win probability 93% → 51%.
Why Drake Bulldogs lost
- Lost Q4 10-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 2:42 (win probability 93% → 51% for the home side).
- Shot 39.0% eFG vs a 48.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 23-16.
- Outscored 19-10 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 9–0 | Q2 8:45 | 72% → 35% |
| Drake Bulldogs | 8–0 | Q3 9:02 | 46% → 81% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 10–0 | Q3 2:42 | 93% → 51% |