Kent State Golden Flashes 78, Bowling Green Falcons 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-17 · Winner: Kent State Golden Flashes
Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Bowling Green Falcons 78–71 on 2026-02-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 1:24 swung win probability 85% → 35%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 30 | 48 | 78 |
| Bowling Green Falcons | 25 | 46 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 1:24 swung win probability 85% → 35%.
Why Bowling Green Falcons lost
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 1:24 (win probability 85% → 35% for the home side).
- Shot 43.4% eFG vs a 53.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 12–0 | H1 1:24 | 85% → 35% |
| Bowling Green Falcons | 9–0 | H2 5:44 | 1% → 20% |