Central Connecticut Blue Devils 51, Chicago State Cougars 70
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Chicago State Cougars
Chicago State Cougars defeated Central Connecticut Blue Devils 70–51 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 2:30 swung win probability 42% → 80%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Central Connecticut Blue Devils lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut Blue Devils | 25 | 26 | 51 |
| Chicago State Cougars | 28 | 42 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 2:30 swung win probability 42% → 80%.
Why Central Connecticut Blue Devils lost
- Lost H2 26-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 7:36 (win probability 88% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 35.5% eFG vs a 53.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago State Cougars | 9–0 | H1 2:30 | 42% → 80% |
| Chicago State Cougars | 11–0 | H2 7:36 | 88% → 100% |