Maryland Terrapins 70, Illinois Fighting Illini 73
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-01 · Winner: Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Maryland Terrapins 73–70 on 2026-01-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 3-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Maryland Terrapins lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Terrapins | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 70 |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 16 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 73 |
Win probability
Why Maryland Terrapins lost
- Shot 43.2% eFG vs a 50.5% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 18-12.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.