Bradley Braves 54, Illinois State Redbirds 58
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-01 · Winner: Illinois State Redbirds
Illinois State Redbirds defeated Bradley Braves 58–54 on 2026-02-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 6:05 swung win probability 56% → 28%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Bradley Braves lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Braves | 15 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 54 |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 9 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 58 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 6:05 swung win probability 56% → 28%.
Why Bradley Braves lost
- Shot 41.4% eFG vs a 47.6% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 14-6 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Braves | 8–0 | Q1 6:05 | 56% → 28% |