Akron Zips 82, Buffalo Bulls 63
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-20 · Winner: Akron Zips
Akron Zips defeated Buffalo Bulls 82–63 on 2026-01-20 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at H1 13:04 swung win probability 47% → 8%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Buffalo Bulls lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Zips | 43 | 39 | 82 |
| Buffalo Bulls | 27 | 36 | 63 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at H1 13:04 swung win probability 47% → 8%.
Why Buffalo Bulls lost
- Lost H1 27-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H1 13:04 (win probability 47% → 8% for the home side).
- Shot 41.5% eFG vs a 56.0% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Zips | 13–0 | H1 13:04 | 47% → 8% |
| Akron Zips | 11–0 | H2 16:27 | 3% → 0% |