Buffalo Bulls 85, Akron Zips 99
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-24 · Winner: Akron Zips
Akron Zips defeated Buffalo Bulls 99–85 on 2026-02-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 12:17 swung win probability 72% → 34%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Buffalo Bulls lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bulls | 35 | 50 | 85 |
| Akron Zips | 39 | 60 | 99 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 12:17 swung win probability 72% → 34%.
Why Buffalo Bulls lost
- Lost H2 50-60 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 10:00 (win probability 34% → 65% for the home side).
- Shot 44.0% eFG vs a 56.0% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bulls | 10–0 | H1 12:17 | 72% → 34% |
| Akron Zips | 8–0 | H1 10:00 | 34% → 65% |
| Akron Zips | 8–0 | H2 12:21 | 96% → 100% |