Western Michigan Broncos 70, Central Michigan Chippewas 83
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Central Michigan Chippewas
Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Western Michigan Broncos 83–70 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 11:27 swung win probability 54% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Western Michigan Broncos lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan Broncos | 33 | 37 | 70 |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 40 | 43 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 11:27 swung win probability 54% → 84%.
Why Western Michigan Broncos lost
- Lost H1 33-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 13:42 (win probability 74% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 42.5% eFG vs a 50.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-11.
- Outscored 29-19 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 9–0 | H1 11:27 | 54% → 84% |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 8–0 | H1 1:00 | 76% → 96% |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 10–0 | H2 13:42 | 74% → 99% |