Drake Bulldogs 70, Illinois State Redbirds 77
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Illinois State Redbirds
Illinois State Redbirds defeated Drake Bulldogs 77–70 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Women's play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:22 swung win probability 78% → 46%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Drake Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 17 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 70 |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 21 | 15 | 23 | 18 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:22 swung win probability 78% → 46%.
Why Drake Bulldogs lost
- Lost the turnover battle 17-7.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 9–0 | Q1 3:22 | 78% → 46% |
| Drake Bulldogs | 8–0 | Q2 0:00 | 97% → 81% |