Northern Iowa Panthers 59, Murray State Racers 72
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-14 · Winner: Murray State Racers
Murray State Racers defeated Northern Iowa Panthers 72–59 on 2026-03-14 in NCAA Women's play, a 13-point result. A 18-0 home team run ending at Q4 4:31 swung win probability 35% → 100%. 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 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 6 | 59 |
| Murray State Racers | 25 | 13 | 12 | 22 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 18-0 home team run ending at Q4 4:31 swung win probability 35% → 100%.
Why Northern Iowa Panthers lost
- Lost Q4 6-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 18-0 run ending at Q4 4:31 (win probability 35% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 34.6% eFG vs a 47.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 13–0 | Q3 9:40 | 99% → 81% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 9–0 | Q3 4:48 | 91% → 51% |
| Murray State Racers | 18–0 | Q4 4:31 | 35% → 100% |