Illinois State Redbirds 55, Drake Bulldogs 73
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-05 · Winner: Drake Bulldogs
Drake Bulldogs defeated Illinois State Redbirds 73–55 on 2026-03-05 in NCAA Women's play, a 18-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:37 swung win probability 72% → 97%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Illinois State Redbirds lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | 13 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 55 |
| Drake Bulldogs | 26 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:37 swung win probability 72% → 97%.
Why Illinois State Redbirds lost
- Lost Q1 13-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q2 9:37 (win probability 72% → 97% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 12–0 | Q2 9:37 | 72% → 97% |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 8–0 | Q4 7:53 | 100% → 100% |