Southern Illinois Salukis 80, Indiana State Sycamores 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-09 · Winner: Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Indiana State Sycamores 80–65 on 2026-02-09 in NCAA Men's play, a 15-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 7:12 swung win probability 65% → 19%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana State Sycamores lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 37 | 43 | 80 |
| Indiana State Sycamores | 32 | 33 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 7:12 swung win probability 65% → 19%.
Why Indiana State Sycamores lost
- Lost H2 33-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 7:12 (win probability 65% → 19% for the home side).
- Shot 47.4% eFG vs a 53.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-12.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 11–0 | H1 7:12 | 65% → 19% |
| Indiana State Sycamores | 8–0 | H1 4:33 | 19% → 50% |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 9–0 | H2 5:56 | 1% → 0% |