Western Illinois Leathernecks 79, SIU Edwardsville Cougars 61
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Western Illinois Leathernecks
Western Illinois Leathernecks defeated SIU Edwardsville Cougars 79–61 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Women's play, a 18-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:49 swung win probability 49% → 16%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 20 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 79 |
| SIU Edwardsville Cougars | 10 | 11 | 23 | 17 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:49 swung win probability 49% → 16%.
Why SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost
- Lost Q1 10-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 9:49 (win probability 49% → 16% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 9–0 | Q2 9:49 | 49% → 16% |
| SIU Edwardsville Cougars | 8–0 | Q2 0:55 | 2% → 10% |
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 8–0 | Q4 7:30 | 3% → 0% |