Kent State Golden Flashes 75, Ball State Cardinals 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-14 · Winner: Kent State Golden Flashes
Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Ball State Cardinals 75–68 on 2026-02-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 11:34 swung win probability 5% → 36%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Ball State Cardinals lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 40 | 35 | 75 |
| Ball State Cardinals | 31 | 37 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 11:34 swung win probability 5% → 36%.
Why Ball State Cardinals lost
- Lost H1 31-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 41.1% eFG vs a 48.2% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 9–0 | H2 11:34 | 5% → 36% |