Central Michigan Chippewas 54, Eastern Michigan Eagles 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-17 · Winner: Eastern Michigan Eagles
Eastern Michigan Eagles defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 66–54 on 2026-02-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 15:33 swung win probability 88% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Central Michigan Chippewas lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 27 | 27 | 54 |
| Eastern Michigan Eagles | 35 | 31 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 15:33 swung win probability 88% → 100%.
Why Central Michigan Chippewas lost
- Lost H1 27-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 15:33 (win probability 88% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 38.6% eFG vs a 52.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan Eagles | 12–0 | H2 15:33 | 88% → 100% |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 12–0 | H2 9:15 | 100% → 91% |