Northern Iowa Panthers 74, Illinois State Redbirds 52
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-06 · Winner: Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa Panthers defeated Illinois State Redbirds 74–52 on 2026-03-06 in NCAA Men's play, a 22-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Illinois State Redbirds lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 35 | 39 | 74 |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 27 | 25 | 52 |
Win probability
Why Illinois State Redbirds lost
- Lost H2 25-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 35.9% eFG vs a 54.1% season average - a cold night.