Akron Zips 92, Kent State Golden Flashes 70
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-27 · Winner: Akron Zips
Akron Zips defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 92–70 on 2026-02-27 in NCAA Men's play, a 22-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at H1 11:58 swung win probability 72% → 17%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kent State Golden Flashes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Zips | 47 | 45 | 92 |
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 37 | 33 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at H1 11:58 swung win probability 72% → 17%.
Why Kent State Golden Flashes lost
- Lost H2 33-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at H1 11:58 (win probability 72% → 17% for the home side).
- Outscored 14-5 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Zips | 15–0 | H1 11:58 | 72% → 17% |
| Akron Zips | 10–0 | H2 16:12 | 13% → 0% |