Murray State Racers 87, Southern Illinois Salukis 74
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-15 · Winner: Murray State Racers
Murray State Racers defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 87–74 on 2026-01-15 in NCAA Women's play, a 13-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 3:04 swung win probability 7% → 31%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State Racers | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 87 |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 14 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 3:04 swung win probability 7% → 31%.
Why Southern Illinois Salukis lost
- Lost Q1 14-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 9–0 | Q2 3:04 | 7% → 31% |