Indiana State Sycamores 65, Illinois State Redbirds 85
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-21 · Winner: Illinois State Redbirds
Illinois State Redbirds defeated Indiana State Sycamores 85–65 on 2025-12-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 20-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 8:42 swung win probability 69% → 93%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana State Sycamores lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State Sycamores | 25 | 40 | 65 |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 42 | 43 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 8:42 swung win probability 69% → 93%.
Why Indiana State Sycamores lost
- Lost H1 25-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 8:42 (win probability 69% → 93% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 11-4.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 8-2.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | 9–0 | H1 8:42 | 69% → 93% |