Akron Zips 86, Ohio Bobcats 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-23 · Winner: Akron Zips
Akron Zips defeated Ohio Bobcats 86–65 on 2026-01-23 in NCAA Men's play, a 21-point result. A 16-0 road team run ending at H1 3:53 swung win probability 31% → 1%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Ohio Bobcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Zips | 48 | 38 | 86 |
| Ohio Bobcats | 26 | 39 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 road team run ending at H1 3:53 swung win probability 31% → 1%.
Why Ohio Bobcats lost
- Lost H1 26-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at H1 3:53 (win probability 31% → 1% for the home side).
- Shot 36.1% eFG vs a 52.0% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Zips | 16–0 | H1 3:53 | 31% → 1% |