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Illinois Chicago Women

01-01 02:00

74 - 75

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Northern Iowa Women

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Northern Iowa Women snatched a dramatic 75-74 road victory over Illinois Chicago Women in a thrilling Women's National Collegiate Athletic Association finish on January 1, 2026. The Panthers won on a last-second basket, completing a comeback after trailing for much of the second half in a conference thriller. Illinois Chicago held a seven-point lead entering the fourth quarter, thanks to hot three-point shooting. Northern Iowa chipped away with a methodical offense and tightened defense, setting up a frantic final minute. With the score tied, Illinois Chicago had a chance to hold for the last shot but turned the ball over on a traveling violation. Northern Iowa called a timeout and executed a perfect inbound play, resulting in a driving layup as time expired. The game's focus was the heroic performance of Northern Iowa's guard, who scored the final eight points for her team, including the game-winner. The stunning result lifted Northern Iowa's spirits, while it was a heartbreaking defeat for Illinois Chicago. The Panthers' coach called it a character win, and the Flames' coach was left to dissect the final, costly possession.