Southern Illinois Salukis 75, Drake Bulldogs 89
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Drake Bulldogs
Drake Bulldogs defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 89–75 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Women's play, a 14-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:34 swung win probability 43% → 85%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Southern Illinois Salukis lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 16 | 24 | 15 | 20 | 75 |
| Drake Bulldogs | 18 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:34 swung win probability 43% → 85%.
Why Southern Illinois Salukis lost
- Lost Q4 20-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 0:17 (win probability 24% → 64% for the home side).
- Outscored 13-5 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 9–0 | Q2 0:17 | 24% → 64% |
| Drake Bulldogs | 9–0 | Q3 6:34 | 43% → 85% |