Illinois State Redbirds 71, Northern Iowa Panthers 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-25 · Winner: Illinois State Redbirds
Illinois State Redbirds defeated Northern Iowa Panthers 71–69 on 2026-02-25 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 7:35 swung win probability 92% → 39%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | 28 | 43 | 71 |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 23 | 46 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 7:35 swung win probability 92% → 39%.
Why Northern Iowa Panthers lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 7:35 (win probability 92% → 39% for the home side).
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 9–0 | H1 6:09 | 40% → 76% |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 9–0 | H2 7:35 | 92% → 39% |