USC Trojans 70, Illinois Fighting Illini 62
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-08 · Winner: USC Trojans
USC Trojans defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 70–62 on 2026-02-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 8-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:46 swung win probability 58% → 17%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Trojans | 23 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 70 |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 13 | 10 | 14 | 25 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:46 swung win probability 58% → 17%.
Why Illinois Fighting Illini lost
- Lost Q1 13-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q1 0:46 (win probability 58% → 17% for the home side).
- Shot 40.9% eFG vs a 50.1% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 10–0 | Q1 4:32 | 23% → 58% |
| USC Trojans | 11–0 | Q1 0:46 | 58% → 17% |