Drake Bulldogs 67, Southern Illinois Salukis 63
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-05 · Winner: Drake Bulldogs
Drake Bulldogs defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 67–63 on 2026-03-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 9:09 swung win probability 27% → 69%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Southern Illinois Salukis lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 27 | 40 | 67 |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 31 | 32 | 63 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 9:09 swung win probability 27% → 69%.
Why Southern Illinois Salukis lost
- Lost H2 32-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 42.3% eFG vs a 49.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 11–0 | H1 9:09 | 27% → 69% |