Central Michigan Chippewas 75, Buffalo Bulls 70
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Central Michigan Chippewas
Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Buffalo Bulls 75–70 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 14:58 swung win probability 23% → 1%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Buffalo Bulls lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 34 | 41 | 75 |
| Buffalo Bulls | 26 | 44 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 14:58 swung win probability 23% → 1%.
Why Buffalo Bulls lost
- Lost H1 26-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 14:58 (win probability 23% → 1% for the home side).
- Outscored 14-6 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 9–0 | H2 14:58 | 23% → 1% |