Akron Zips 55, Ball State Cardinals 88
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-25 · Winner: Ball State Cardinals
Ball State Cardinals defeated Akron Zips 88–55 on 2026-02-25 in NCAA Women's play, a 33-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:26 swung win probability 54% → 84%. 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 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 11 | 55 |
| Ball State Cardinals | 17 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:26 swung win probability 54% → 84%.
Why Akron Zips lost
- Lost Q4 11-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 9:26 (win probability 54% → 84% for the home side).
- Shot 34.8% eFG vs a 46.9% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 18-9 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 9–0 | Q2 9:26 | 54% → 84% |
| Ball State Cardinals | 8–0 | Q2 7:08 | 76% → 94% |