Southern Illinois Salukis 73, Indiana State Sycamores 81
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Indiana State Sycamores
Indiana State Sycamores defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 81–73 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Women's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 5:43 swung win probability 41% → 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 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 73 |
| Indiana State Sycamores | 21 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 5:43 swung win probability 41% → 82%.
Why Southern Illinois Salukis lost
- Lost Q4 17-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 5:43 (win probability 41% → 82% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State Sycamores | 8–0 | Q3 5:43 | 41% → 82% |
| Indiana State Sycamores | 8–0 | Q4 4:45 | 86% → 100% |