Ohio Bobcats 71, Ball State Cardinals 76
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-16 · Winner: Ball State Cardinals
Ball State Cardinals defeated Ohio Bobcats 76–71 on 2026-01-16 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 10:56 swung win probability 72% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Ohio Bobcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Bobcats | 31 | 40 | 71 |
| Ball State Cardinals | 44 | 32 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 10:56 swung win probability 72% → 96%.
Why Ohio Bobcats lost
- Lost H1 31-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 10:56 (win probability 72% → 96% for the home side).
- Outscored 25-15 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 11–0 | H1 10:56 | 72% → 96% |
| Ohio Bobcats | 10–0 | H1 6:02 | 97% → 79% |