Ball State Cardinals 57, Ohio Bobcats 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-17 · Winner: Ohio Bobcats
Ohio Bobcats defeated Ball State Cardinals 69–57 on 2026-02-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 21-0 home team run ending at H1 0:52 swung win probability 44% → 99%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 15 | 42 | 57 |
| Ohio Bobcats | 32 | 37 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 21-0 home team run ending at H1 0:52 swung win probability 44% → 99%.
Why Ball State Cardinals lost
- Lost H1 15-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 21-0 run ending at H1 0:52 (win probability 44% → 99% for the home side).
- Outscored 17-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Bobcats | 21–0 | H1 0:52 | 44% → 99% |
| Ball State Cardinals | 9–0 | H2 17:38 | 99% → 91% |