Eastern Michigan Eagles 61, Northern Illinois Huskies 70
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Northern Illinois Huskies
Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 70–61 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Women's play, a 9-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:50 swung win probability 65% → 94%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Eastern Michigan Eagles lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan Eagles | 17 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 61 |
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 23 | 18 | 8 | 21 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:50 swung win probability 65% → 94%.
Why Eastern Michigan Eagles lost
- Lost Q2 11-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 7:50 (win probability 65% → 94% for the home side).
- Shot 42.4% eFG vs a 47.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 19-14.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan Eagles | 8–0 | Q1 2:39 | 88% → 65% |
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 11–0 | Q2 7:50 | 65% → 94% |