UIC Flames 63, Illinois State Redbirds 59
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: UIC Flames
UIC Flames defeated Illinois State Redbirds 63–59 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at OT 0:59 swung win probability 75% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Illinois State Redbirds lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UIC Flames | 28 | 23 | 12 | 63 |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 25 | 26 | 8 | 59 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at OT 0:59 swung win probability 75% → 0%.
Why Illinois State Redbirds lost
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 10:28 (win probability 88% → 35% for the home side).
- Shot 33.9% eFG vs a 54.1% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | 8–0 | H1 12:05 | 45% → 72% |
| UIC Flames | 8–0 | H1 9:44 | 72% → 42% |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 9–0 | H2 13:46 | 50% → 88% |
| UIC Flames | 11–0 | H2 10:28 | 88% → 35% |
| UIC Flames | 8–0 | OT 0:59 | 75% → 0% |