Western Michigan Broncos 78, Kent State Golden Flashes 86
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-06 · Winner: Kent State Golden Flashes
Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Western Michigan Broncos 86–78 on 2026-03-06 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 2:16 swung win probability 64% → 94%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Western Michigan Broncos lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan Broncos | 37 | 41 | 78 |
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 46 | 40 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 2:16 swung win probability 64% → 94%.
Why Western Michigan Broncos lost
- Lost H1 37-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 2:16 (win probability 64% → 94% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 10–0 | H1 2:16 | 64% → 94% |