Illinois State Redbirds 73, Drake Bulldogs 56
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-29 · Winner: Illinois State Redbirds
Illinois State Redbirds defeated Drake Bulldogs 73–56 on 2025-12-29 in NCAA Men's play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 6:47 swung win probability 69% → 30%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Drake Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | 31 | 42 | 73 |
| Drake Bulldogs | 27 | 29 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 6:47 swung win probability 69% → 30%.
Why Drake Bulldogs lost
- Lost H2 29-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 6:47 (win probability 69% → 30% for the home side).
- Shot 40.2% eFG vs a 52.1% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | 9–0 | H1 6:47 | 69% → 30% |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 9–0 | H2 16:12 | 31% → 3% |