Western Illinois Leathernecks 47, SIU Edwardsville Cougars 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: SIU Edwardsville Cougars
SIU Edwardsville Cougars defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 67–47 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 20-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 8:25 swung win probability 76% → 97%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Western Illinois Leathernecks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| SIU Edwardsville Cougars | 30 | 37 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 8:25 swung win probability 76% → 97%.
Why Western Illinois Leathernecks lost
- Lost H2 24-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 8:25 (win probability 76% → 97% for the home side).
- Shot 35.6% eFG vs a 45.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIU Edwardsville Cougars | 11–0 | H1 8:25 | 76% → 97% |
| SIU Edwardsville Cougars | 9–0 | H2 15:12 | 88% → 100% |