Northern Illinois Huskies 53, Ball State Cardinals 58
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Ball State Cardinals
Ball State Cardinals defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 58–53 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 14:27 swung win probability 66% → 88%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northern Illinois Huskies lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 22 | 31 | 53 |
| Ball State Cardinals | 29 | 29 | 58 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 14:27 swung win probability 66% → 88%.
Why Northern Illinois Huskies lost
- Lost H1 22-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 14:27 (win probability 66% → 88% for the home side).
- Shot 38.5% eFG vs a 48.6% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 8–0 | H1 14:27 | 66% → 88% |