Illinois State Redbirds 60, Bradley Braves 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Bradley Braves
Bradley Braves defeated Illinois State Redbirds 74–60 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 4:39 swung win probability 79% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Illinois State Redbirds lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| Bradley Braves | 43 | 31 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 4:39 swung win probability 79% → 98%.
Why Illinois State Redbirds lost
- Lost H1 31-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 4:39 (win probability 79% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 49.1% eFG vs a 54.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-6.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Braves | 10–0 | H1 4:39 | 79% → 98% |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 14–0 | H2 6:45 | 100% → 85% |