Ball State Cardinals 74, Northern Illinois Huskies 56
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: Ball State Cardinals
Ball State Cardinals defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 74–56 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Women's play, a 18-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:15 swung win probability 61% → 18%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northern Illinois Huskies lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 23 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 74 |
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 14 | 13 | 19 | 10 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:15 swung win probability 61% → 18%.
Why Northern Illinois Huskies lost
- Lost Q1 14-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 9:15 (win probability 61% → 18% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 11–0 | Q2 9:15 | 61% → 18% |
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 8–0 | Q4 9:43 | 0% → 4% |
| Ball State Cardinals | 8–0 | Q4 1:54 | 1% → 0% |