Indiana State Sycamores 55, Southern Illinois Salukis 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-25 · Winner: Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Indiana State Sycamores 66–55 on 2026-02-25 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 22-0 home team run ending at H1 6:48 swung win probability 27% → 96%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State Sycamores | 23 | 32 | 55 |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 36 | 30 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 22-0 home team run ending at H1 6:48 swung win probability 27% → 96%.
Why Indiana State Sycamores lost
- Lost H1 23-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 22-0 run ending at H1 6:48 (win probability 27% → 96% for the home side).
- Shot 43.8% eFG vs a 53.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 18-8.
- Outscored 14-6 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State Sycamores | 10–0 | H1 15:51 | 69% → 32% |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 22–0 | H1 6:48 | 27% → 96% |
| Indiana State Sycamores | 8–0 | H2 2:21 | 100% → 100% |