Central Michigan Chippewas 65, Western Michigan Broncos 77
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Western Michigan Broncos
Western Michigan Broncos defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 77–65 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 13:16 swung win probability 64% → 95%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 31 | 34 | 65 |
| Western Michigan Broncos | 35 | 42 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 13:16 swung win probability 64% → 95%.
Why Central Michigan Chippewas lost
- Lost H2 34-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 13:16 (win probability 64% → 95% for the home side).
- Shot 39.7% eFG vs a 52.3% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 11-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan Broncos | 8–0 | H2 13:16 | 64% → 95% |