Akron Zips 79, Kent State Golden Flashes 91
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Kent State Golden Flashes
Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Akron Zips 91–79 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Women's play, a 12-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 5:04 swung win probability 72% → 39%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Akron Zips lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Zips | 21 | 16 | 17 | 25 | 79 |
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 22 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 91 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 5:04 swung win probability 72% → 39%.
Why Akron Zips lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 3:55 (win probability 78% → 98% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Zips | 9–0 | Q1 5:04 | 72% → 39% |
| Kent State Golden Flashes | 8–0 | Q3 3:55 | 78% → 98% |