Northern Iowa Panthers 55, Illinois State Redbirds 59
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-29 · Winner: Illinois State Redbirds
Illinois State Redbirds defeated Northern Iowa Panthers 59–55 on 2026-01-29 in NCAA Women's play, a 4-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northern Iowa Panthers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 8 | 11 | 22 | 14 | 55 |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 8 | 12 | 21 | 18 | 59 |
Win probability
Why Northern Iowa Panthers lost
- Shot 42.2% eFG vs a 47.8% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.