Eastern Illinois Panthers 51, UT Martin Skyhawks 58
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: UT Martin Skyhawks
UT Martin Skyhawks defeated Eastern Illinois Panthers 58–51 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Women's play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:03 swung win probability 80% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Eastern Illinois Panthers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois Panthers | 9 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 51 |
| UT Martin Skyhawks | 11 | 21 | 8 | 18 | 58 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:03 swung win probability 80% → 98%.
Why Eastern Illinois Panthers lost
- Lost Q2 9-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 0:03 (win probability 80% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 33.9% eFG vs a 40.9% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-8.
- Outscored 23-11 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin Skyhawks | 9–0 | Q2 0:03 | 80% → 98% |