Western Illinois Leathernecks 53, Morehead State Eagles 63
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-22 · Winner: Morehead State Eagles
Morehead State Eagles defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 63–53 on 2026-01-22 in NCAA Women's play, a 10-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 1:18 swung win probability 71% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Western Illinois Leathernecks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 13 | 11 | 20 | 9 | 53 |
| Morehead State Eagles | 14 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 63 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 1:18 swung win probability 71% → 100%.
Why Western Illinois Leathernecks lost
- Lost Q4 9-16 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 1:18 (win probability 71% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 45.9% eFG vs a 50.3% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-9.
- Outscored 16-8 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-7.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State Eagles | 9–0 | Q4 1:18 | 71% → 100% |