Western Illinois Leathernecks 74, Lindenwood Lions 65
NCAA Women's · 2025-12-18 · Winner: Western Illinois Leathernecks
Western Illinois Leathernecks defeated Lindenwood Lions 74–65 on 2025-12-18 in NCAA Women's play, a 9-point result. A 17-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:55 swung win probability 92% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Lindenwood Lions lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 18 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 74 |
| Lindenwood Lions | 16 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 17-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:55 swung win probability 92% → 0%.
Why Lindenwood Lions lost
- Lost Q4 12-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 17-0 run ending at Q4 0:55 (win probability 92% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 48.1% eFG vs a 53.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 16-8.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood Lions | 10–0 | Q2 6:51 | 44% → 82% |
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 17–0 | Q4 0:55 | 92% → 0% |