Northern Iowa Panthers 50, Southern Illinois Salukis 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-28 · Winner: Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Northern Iowa Panthers 65–50 on 2026-01-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 15-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 5:34 swung win probability 96% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northern Iowa Panthers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 19 | 31 | 50 |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 27 | 38 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 5:34 swung win probability 96% → 100%.
Why Northern Iowa Panthers lost
- Lost H1 19-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 5:34 (win probability 96% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 44.7% eFG vs a 54.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-10.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 8-3.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 8–0 | H2 5:34 | 96% → 100% |