Bradley Braves 70, Southern Illinois Salukis 60
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-15 · Winner: Bradley Braves
Bradley Braves defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 70–60 on 2026-02-15 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 1:56 swung win probability 32% → 73%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Southern Illinois Salukis lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Braves | 28 | 42 | 70 |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 28 | 32 | 60 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 1:56 swung win probability 32% → 73%.
Why Southern Illinois Salukis lost
- Lost H2 32-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 11:11 (win probability 38% → 2% for the home side).
- Shot 36.7% eFG vs a 49.3% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 9–0 | H1 1:56 | 32% → 73% |
| Bradley Braves | 10–0 | H2 11:11 | 38% → 2% |