Kent State Golden Flashes 57, Central Michigan Chippewas 66
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: Central Michigan Chippewas
Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 66–57 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Women's play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 5:49 swung win probability 83% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kent State Golden Flashes lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 4 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 57 |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 17 | 8 | 19 | 22 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 5:49 swung win probability 83% → 100%.
Why Kent State Golden Flashes lost
- Lost Q1 4-17 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 9:31 (win probability 81% → 97% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 9–0 | Q2 9:31 | 81% → 97% |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 9–0 | Q4 5:49 | 83% → 100% |
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 9–0 | Q4 2:31 | 100% → 94% |