Northern Iowa Panthers 81, Indiana State Sycamores 60
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa Panthers defeated Indiana State Sycamores 81–60 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 21-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 11:20 swung win probability 12% → 49%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 36 | 45 | 81 |
| Indiana State Sycamores | 34 | 26 | 60 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 11:20 swung win probability 12% → 49%.
Why Indiana State Sycamores lost
- Lost H2 26-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 2:59 (win probability 4% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 48.2% eFG vs a 53.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State Sycamores | 8–0 | H2 11:20 | 12% → 49% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 11–0 | H2 2:59 | 4% → 0% |