Southern Illinois Salukis 59, Northern Iowa Panthers 57
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Northern Iowa Panthers 59–57 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 7:49 swung win probability 37% → 1%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 30 | 27 | 57 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 7:49 swung win probability 37% → 1%.
Why Northern Iowa Panthers lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 7:49 (win probability 37% → 1% for the home side).
- Shot 48.1% eFG vs a 54.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 8–0 | H1 10:23 | 20% → 48% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 8–0 | H1 0:33 | 24% → 59% |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 8–0 | H2 7:49 | 37% → 1% |