UCLA Bruins 80, Illinois Fighting Illini 67
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-28 · Winner: UCLA Bruins
UCLA Bruins defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 80–67 on 2026-01-28 in NCAA Women's play, a 13-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:53 swung win probability 72% → 27%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins | 23 | 22 | 11 | 24 | 80 |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:53 swung win probability 72% → 27%.
Why Illinois Fighting Illini lost
- Lost Q1 16-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q1 3:53 (win probability 72% → 27% for the home side).
- Shot 43.4% eFG vs a 50.1% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 23-14 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins | 12–0 | Q1 3:53 | 72% → 27% |
| UCLA Bruins | 9–0 | Q4 7:02 | 24% → 0% |