Illinois State Redbirds 56, UIC Flames 83
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-15 · Winner: UIC Flames
UIC Flames defeated Illinois State Redbirds 83–56 on 2026-02-15 in NCAA Men's play, a 27-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 9:43 swung win probability 33% → 72%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Illinois State Redbirds lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | 26 | 30 | 56 |
| UIC Flames | 33 | 50 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 9:43 swung win probability 33% → 72%.
Why Illinois State Redbirds lost
- Lost H2 30-50 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H2 13:28 (win probability 95% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 43.2% eFG vs a 54.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-12.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | 9–0 | H1 13:24 | 69% → 33% |
| UIC Flames | 10–0 | H1 9:43 | 33% → 72% |
| UIC Flames | 10–0 | H1 1:57 | 60% → 93% |
| UIC Flames | 13–0 | H2 13:28 | 95% → 100% |
| UIC Flames | 8–0 | H2 7:54 | 100% → 100% |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 8–0 | H2 2:34 | 100% → 100% |