Southern Illinois Salukis 64, Northern Iowa Panthers 91
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-04 · Winner: Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa Panthers defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 91–64 on 2026-01-04 in NCAA Women's play, a 27-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:18 swung win probability 59% → 90%. 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 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 27 | 64 |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 22 | 25 | 26 | 18 | 91 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:18 swung win probability 59% → 90%.
Why Southern Illinois Salukis lost
- Lost Q3 11-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q2 7:32 (win probability 82% → 99% for the home side).
- Outscored 23-13 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 11–0 | Q1 6:18 | 59% → 90% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 14–0 | Q2 7:32 | 82% → 99% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 11–0 | Q3 4:46 | 100% → 100% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 10–0 | Q3 1:36 | 100% → 100% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 11–0 | Q4 8:39 | 100% → 100% |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 17–0 | Q4 0:55 | 100% → 100% |