Northern Illinois Huskies 48, Ball State Cardinals 83
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-04 · Winner: Ball State Cardinals
Ball State Cardinals defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 83–48 on 2026-02-04 in NCAA Women's play, a 35-point result. A 27-0 home team run ending at Q3 5:40 swung win probability 92% → 100%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 13 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 48 |
| Ball State Cardinals | 17 | 26 | 31 | 9 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 27-0 home team run ending at Q3 5:40 swung win probability 92% → 100%.
Why Northern Illinois Huskies lost
- Lost Q3 10-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 27-0 run ending at Q3 5:40 (win probability 92% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 35.4% eFG vs a 43.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 20-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 27–0 | Q3 5:40 | 92% → 100% |