Illinois State Redbirds 85, Indiana State Sycamores 69
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-25 · Winner: Illinois State Redbirds
Illinois State Redbirds defeated Indiana State Sycamores 85–69 on 2026-01-25 in NCAA Women's play, a 16-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 2:05 swung win probability 42% → 15%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana State Sycamores lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | 28 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 85 |
| Indiana State Sycamores | 17 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 2:05 swung win probability 42% → 15%.
Why Indiana State Sycamores lost
- Lost Q1 17-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 3:32 (win probability 26% → 2% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-13.
- Outscored 37-13 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | 8–0 | Q1 2:05 | 42% → 15% |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 11–0 | Q2 3:32 | 26% → 2% |