Western Michigan Broncos 65, Northern Illinois Huskies 85
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-27 · Winner: Northern Illinois Huskies
Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Western Michigan Broncos 85–65 on 2026-01-27 in NCAA Men's play, a 20-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 16:50 swung win probability 69% → 90%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Western Michigan Broncos lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan Broncos | 30 | 35 | 65 |
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 35 | 50 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 16:50 swung win probability 69% → 90%.
Why Western Michigan Broncos lost
- Lost H2 35-50 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 9:38 (win probability 96% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 41.3% eFG vs a 50.2% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 8–0 | H1 16:50 | 69% → 90% |
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 8–0 | H1 9:48 | 78% → 95% |
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 12–0 | H2 9:38 | 96% → 100% |