Central Michigan Chippewas 61, Wisconsin Badgers 88
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-22 · Winner: Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin Badgers defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 88–61 on 2025-12-22 in NCAA Men's play, a 27-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 11:34 swung win probability 58% → 87%. 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 | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 40 | 48 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 11:34 swung win probability 58% → 87%.
Why Central Michigan Chippewas lost
- Lost H2 33-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 11:32 (win probability 98% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 45.4% eFG vs a 52.3% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 9-2.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Badgers | 9–0 | H1 11:34 | 58% → 87% |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 12–0 | H2 11:32 | 98% → 100% |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 8–0 | H2 10:03 | 100% → 100% |