Southern Illinois Salukis 75, Murray State Racers 79
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-29 · Winner: Murray State Racers
Murray State Racers defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 79–75 on 2026-01-29 in NCAA Women's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 6:21 swung win probability 52% → 82%. 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 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 75 |
| Murray State Racers | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 6:21 swung win probability 52% → 82%.
Why Southern Illinois Salukis lost
- Lost Q2 15-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 6:21 (win probability 52% → 82% for the home side).
- Outscored 26-7 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State Racers | 8–0 | Q2 6:21 | 52% → 82% |