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02-22 07:00
57 - 59
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Team
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Northern Iowa
30
27
57
Southern Illinois
33
26
59
Northern Iowa
Southern Illinois
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Match Info
The Southern Illinois Salukis escaped with a narrow 59-57 road victory over the Northern Iowa Panthers in a defensive struggle in NCAA basketball on February 22, 2026. In a low-scoring, grind-it-out affair, Southern Illinois made the crucial plays in the final minute to snatch the win. Both teams struggled offensively, with defenses dictating the pace and forcing difficult shots. The lead changed hands multiple times in a tense second half where every possession was critical. With the game tied in the final minute, Southern Illinois executed a well-designed play for a go-ahead basket and then got a vital defensive stop on Northern Iowa's last possession to secure the two-point triumph. This result had major implications in the conference standings, as Southern Illinois picked up a hard-earned road win against a direct rival.

Northern Iowa vs Southern Illinois Live Score, Stats & Results

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The Northern Iowa vs Southern Illinois fixture is part of the NCAA during the 2025-2026 season. Follow live scores, NCAA fixtures, match statistics, NCAA standings and NCAA match results for Northern Iowa vs Southern Illinois on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Feb 21, 2026

Competition: NCAA

Country: United States

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