Drake Bulldogs 62, Illinois State Redbirds 69
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-13 · Winner: Illinois State Redbirds
Illinois State Redbirds defeated Drake Bulldogs 69–62 on 2026-03-13 in NCAA Women's play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:44 swung win probability 73% → 97%. 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 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 62 |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 13 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:44 swung win probability 73% → 97%.
Why Drake Bulldogs lost
- Lost Q2 14-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 6:44 (win probability 73% → 97% for the home side).
- Outscored 16-3 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 10-3.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | 9–0 | Q3 6:44 | 73% → 97% |