UIC Flames 68, Northern Iowa Panthers 82
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa Panthers defeated UIC Flames 82–68 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Women's play, a 14-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 5:33 swung win probability 78% → 98%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UIC Flames | 13 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 68 |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 5:33 swung win probability 78% → 98%.
Why UIC Flames lost
- Lost Q1 13-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 5:17 (win probability 78% → 94% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 8–0 | Q1 5:17 | 78% → 94% |
| UIC Flames | 8–0 | Q3 9:08 | 99% → 90% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 8–0 | Q3 5:33 | 78% → 98% |