Kent State Golden Flashes 76, Eastern Michigan Eagles 75
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Kent State Golden Flashes
Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 76–75 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 2:41 swung win probability 65% → 30%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Eastern Michigan Eagles lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | OT2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 31 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 76 |
| Eastern Michigan Eagles | 23 | 35 | 11 | 6 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 2:41 swung win probability 65% → 30%.
Why Eastern Michigan Eagles lost
- Lost H1 23-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 2:41 (win probability 65% → 30% for the home side).
- Shot 39.0% eFG vs a 49.7% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 9–0 | H1 2:41 | 65% → 30% |
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 9–0 | H2 18:29 | 49% → 15% |