Drake Bulldogs 76, Southern Illinois Salukis 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-14 · Winner: Drake Bulldogs
Drake Bulldogs defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 76–73 on 2026-01-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 1:47 swung win probability 97% → 55%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Southern Illinois Salukis lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 26 | 41 | 9 | 76 |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 37 | 30 | 6 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 1:47 swung win probability 97% → 55%.
Why Southern Illinois Salukis lost
- Lost H2 30-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 1:47 (win probability 97% → 55% for the home side).
- Shot 38.0% eFG vs a 49.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 10–0 | H1 1:11 | 65% → 93% |
| Drake Bulldogs | 9–0 | H2 1:47 | 97% → 55% |