Southern Illinois Salukis 68, Belmont Bruins 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-04 · Winner: Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Belmont Bruins 68–67 on 2026-01-04 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 0:18 swung win probability 100% → 15%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Belmont Bruins lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 26 | 42 | 68 |
| Belmont Bruins | 22 | 45 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 0:18 swung win probability 100% → 15%.
Why Belmont Bruins lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 0:18 (win probability 100% → 15% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Bruins | 8–0 | H2 14:26 | 35% → 79% |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 8–0 | H2 0:18 | 100% → 15% |