Central Michigan Chippewas 69, Ball State Cardinals 85
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-06 · Winner: Ball State Cardinals
Ball State Cardinals defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 85–69 on 2026-03-06 in NCAA Men's play, a 16-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 7:46 swung win probability 72% → 93%. 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 | 26 | 43 | 69 |
| Ball State Cardinals | 42 | 43 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 7:46 swung win probability 72% → 93%.
Why Central Michigan Chippewas lost
- Lost H1 26-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 7:46 (win probability 72% → 93% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 8–0 | H1 7:46 | 72% → 93% |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 8–0 | H2 9:57 | 100% → 100% |