Southern Illinois Salukis 55, UIC Flames 53
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-05 · Winner: Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois Salukis defeated UIC Flames 55–53 on 2026-02-05 in NCAA Women's play, a 2-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:49 swung win probability 88% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UIC Flames lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 17 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 55 |
| UIC Flames | 4 | 10 | 16 | 23 | 53 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:49 swung win probability 88% → 0%.
Why UIC Flames lost
- Lost Q1 4-17 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 8:51 (win probability 42% → 9% for the home side).
- Shot 39.6% eFG vs a 47.3% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 10–0 | Q2 8:51 | 42% → 9% |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 8–0 | Q4 0:49 | 88% → 0% |