UIC Flames 68, Southern Illinois Salukis 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: UIC Flames
UIC Flames defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 68–66 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 0:04 swung win probability 98% → 0%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIC Flames | 25 | 43 | 68 |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 36 | 30 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 0:04 swung win probability 98% → 0%.
Why Southern Illinois Salukis lost
- Lost H2 30-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 0:04 (win probability 98% → 0% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 9–0 | H1 10:52 | 28% → 61% |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 10–0 | H1 7:29 | 53% → 87% |
| UIC Flames | 8–0 | H2 0:04 | 98% → 0% |