Indiana State Sycamores 69, Ball State Cardinals 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-11-06 · Winner: Indiana State Sycamores
Indiana State Sycamores defeated Ball State Cardinals 69–66 on 2026-11-06 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 3:55 swung win probability 97% → 31%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Ball State Cardinals lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State Sycamores | 32 | 37 | 69 |
| Ball State Cardinals | 37 | 29 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 3:55 swung win probability 97% → 31%.
Why Ball State Cardinals lost
- Lost H2 29-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 3:55 (win probability 97% → 31% for the home side).
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 9–0 | H1 4:08 | 23% → 60% |
| Ball State Cardinals | 11–0 | H1 0:05 | 40% → 87% |
| Indiana State Sycamores | 10–0 | H2 3:55 | 97% → 31% |