Illinois State Redbirds 93, Murray State Racers 101
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Murray State Racers
Murray State Racers defeated Illinois State Redbirds 101–93 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Women's play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:27 swung win probability 96% → 63%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Illinois State Redbirds lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | OT2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | 19 | 13 | 22 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 93 |
| Murray State Racers | 16 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 9 | 15 | 101 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:27 swung win probability 96% → 63%.
Why Illinois State Redbirds lost
- Lost Q6 7-15 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-7.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | 9–0 | Q4 0:27 | 96% → 63% |