Ball State Cardinals 68, Central Michigan Chippewas 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-20 · Winner: Ball State Cardinals
Ball State Cardinals defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 68–67 on 2026-01-20 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at H1 1:02 swung win probability 61% → 5%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Central Michigan Chippewas lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 33 | 35 | 68 |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 20 | 47 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at H1 1:02 swung win probability 61% → 5%.
Why Central Michigan Chippewas lost
- Lost H1 20-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at H1 1:02 (win probability 61% → 5% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 12-5.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 15–0 | H1 1:02 | 61% → 5% |