Kent State Golden Flashes 65, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 66–65 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 9:52 swung win probability 63% → 13%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 30 | 35 | 65 |
| Southern Miss Golden Eagles | 34 | 32 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 9:52 swung win probability 63% → 13%.
Why Kent State Golden Flashes lost
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 9:12 (win probability 50% → 87% for the home side).
- Shot 47.5% eFG vs a 52.7% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 19-8 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss Golden Eagles | 11–0 | H1 9:12 | 50% → 87% |
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 8–0 | H2 9:52 | 63% → 13% |