Illinois Fighting Illini 75, Nebraska Cornhuskers 81
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 81–75 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Women's play, a 6-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:27 swung win probability 58% → 88%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Illinois Fighting Illini lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 11 | 12 | 21 | 31 | 75 |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 19 | 22 | 15 | 25 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:27 swung win probability 58% → 88%.
Why Illinois Fighting Illini lost
- Lost Q2 12-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 1:27 (win probability 88% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 10–0 | Q1 2:27 | 58% → 88% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 11–0 | Q2 1:27 | 88% → 100% |