Ohio Bobcats 57, Kent State Golden Flashes 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-27 · Winner: Kent State Golden Flashes
Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Ohio Bobcats 72–57 on 2026-01-27 in NCAA Men's play, a 15-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 10:34 swung win probability 84% → 57%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Ohio Bobcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Bobcats | 24 | 33 | 57 |
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 28 | 44 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 10:34 swung win probability 84% → 57%.
Why Ohio Bobcats lost
- Lost H2 33-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 13:01 (win probability 58% → 84% for the home side).
- Shot 35.2% eFG vs a 52.0% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 26-12 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-11.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 8–0 | H1 13:01 | 58% → 84% |
| Ohio Bobcats | 8–0 | H1 10:34 | 84% → 57% |