Eastern Illinois Panthers 71, Lindenwood Lions 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Eastern Illinois Panthers
Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated Lindenwood Lions 71–67 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at H1 12:41 swung win probability 72% → 21%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Lindenwood Lions lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois Panthers | 36 | 35 | 71 |
| Lindenwood Lions | 29 | 38 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at H1 12:41 swung win probability 72% → 21%.
Why Lindenwood Lions lost
- Lost H1 29-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H1 12:41 (win probability 72% → 21% for the home side).
- Shot 43.2% eFG vs a 50.1% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 25-10 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois Panthers | 14–0 | H1 12:41 | 72% → 21% |