Central Michigan Chippewas 81, Kent State Golden Flashes 83
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-24 · Winner: Kent State Golden Flashes
Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 83–81 on 2026-02-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 0:39 swung win probability 0% → 77%. 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 | 42 | 39 | 81 |
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 32 | 51 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 0:39 swung win probability 0% → 77%.
Why Central Michigan Chippewas lost
- Lost H2 39-51 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 10:34 (win probability 2% → 29% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 10–0 | H1 14:57 | 66% → 28% |
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 10–0 | H2 10:34 | 2% → 29% |
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 10–0 | H2 0:39 | 0% → 77% |