Bradley Braves 56, Southern Illinois Salukis 53
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-15 · Winner: Bradley Braves
Bradley Braves defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 56–53 on 2026-02-15 in NCAA Women's play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:24 swung win probability 64% → 94%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Braves | 12 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 56 |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 14 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 53 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:24 swung win probability 64% → 94%.
Why Southern Illinois Salukis lost
- Lost Q4 11-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 36.0% eFG vs a 43.7% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 8–0 | Q1 5:06 | 48% → 75% |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 9–0 | Q3 8:24 | 64% → 94% |