Ball State Cardinals 78, Western Michigan Broncos 57
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Ball State Cardinals
Ball State Cardinals defeated Western Michigan Broncos 78–57 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Women's play, a 21-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:48 swung win probability 84% → 57%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Western Michigan Broncos lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 78 |
| Western Michigan Broncos | 17 | 7 | 19 | 14 | 57 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:48 swung win probability 84% → 57%.
Why Western Michigan Broncos lost
- Lost Q2 7-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 9:48 (win probability 84% → 57% for the home side).
- Shot 36.7% eFG vs a 43.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan Broncos | 8–0 | Q1 7:02 | 75% → 93% |
| Ball State Cardinals | 8–0 | Q2 9:48 | 84% → 57% |