Southern Illinois Salukis 57, UIC Flames 70
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: UIC Flames
UIC Flames defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 70–57 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 4:21 swung win probability 65% → 96%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 21 | 36 | 57 |
| UIC Flames | 31 | 39 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 4:21 swung win probability 65% → 96%.
Why Southern Illinois Salukis lost
- Lost H1 21-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 4:21 (win probability 65% → 96% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-9.
- Outscored 14-2 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIC Flames | 12–0 | H1 4:21 | 65% → 96% |
| UIC Flames | 8–0 | H2 0:58 | 99% → 100% |