Bradley Braves 62, Illinois State Redbirds 88
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Illinois State Redbirds
Illinois State Redbirds defeated Bradley Braves 88–62 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 26-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 11:35 swung win probability 62% → 89%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Bradley Braves lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Braves | 29 | 33 | 62 |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 44 | 44 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 11:35 swung win probability 62% → 89%.
Why Bradley Braves lost
- Lost H1 29-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 11:35 (win probability 62% → 89% for the home side).
- Shot 39.5% eFG vs a 51.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 12-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | 9–0 | H1 11:35 | 62% → 89% |