Central Michigan Chippewas 64, Western Michigan Broncos 44
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Central Michigan Chippewas
Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Western Michigan Broncos 64–44 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Women's play, a 20-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:13 swung win probability 75% → 44%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 14 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 64 |
| Western Michigan Broncos | 10 | 9 | 18 | 7 | 44 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:13 swung win probability 75% → 44%.
Why Western Michigan Broncos lost
- Lost Q4 7-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q4 6:45 (win probability 23% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 38.5% eFG vs a 43.6% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 15-4 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan Broncos | 8–0 | Q1 4:31 | 47% → 75% |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 8–0 | Q1 1:13 | 75% → 44% |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 13–0 | Q4 6:45 | 23% → 0% |