Bowling Green Falcons 59, Central Michigan Chippewas 62
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Central Michigan Chippewas
Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Bowling Green Falcons 62–59 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 9:18 swung win probability 14% → 76%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Bowling Green Falcons lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green Falcons | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 20 | 42 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 9:18 swung win probability 14% → 76%.
Why Bowling Green Falcons lost
- Lost H2 27-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 9:18 (win probability 14% → 76% for the home side).
- Shot 38.8% eFG vs a 53.5% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 8–0 | H1 17:07 | 55% → 81% |
| Bowling Green Falcons | 15–0 | H1 5:10 | 65% → 9% |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 11–0 | H2 9:18 | 14% → 76% |