Illinois Fighting Illini 88, Purdue Boilermakers 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Purdue Boilermakers 88–82 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at H2 18:08 swung win probability 93% → 42%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Purdue Boilermakers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 39 | 49 | 88 |
| Purdue Boilermakers | 43 | 39 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at H2 18:08 swung win probability 93% → 42%.
Why Purdue Boilermakers lost
- Lost H2 39-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H2 18:08 (win probability 93% → 42% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-3.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 8–0 | H1 16:54 | 55% → 81% |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 13–0 | H2 18:08 | 93% → 42% |