Central Michigan Chippewas 74, Akron Zips 53
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Central Michigan Chippewas
Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Akron Zips 74–53 on 2026-01-21 in NCAA Women's play, a 21-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:15 swung win probability 0% → 0%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 16 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 74 |
| Akron Zips | 12 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 53 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:15 swung win probability 0% → 0%.
Why Akron Zips lost
- Lost Q4 16-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 4:15 (win probability 0% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 36.1% eFG vs a 46.9% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 8–0 | Q4 4:15 | 0% → 0% |