Western Illinois Leathernecks 68, Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 53
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-05 · Winner: Western Illinois Leathernecks
Western Illinois Leathernecks defeated Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 68–53 on 2026-02-05 in NCAA Women's play, a 15-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:17 swung win probability 56% → 4%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 13 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 68 |
| Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | 12 | 7 | 22 | 12 | 53 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:17 swung win probability 56% → 4%.
Why Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles lost
- Lost Q2 7-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q2 2:17 (win probability 56% → 4% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 16-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 9–0 | Q2 8:12 | 81% → 48% |
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 15–0 | Q2 2:17 | 56% → 4% |