Marshall Thundering Herd 88, Central Michigan Chippewas 81
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Marshall Thundering Herd
Marshall Thundering Herd defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 88–81 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Women's play, a 7-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:47 swung win probability 74% → 11%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Central Michigan Chippewas lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Thundering Herd | 15 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 88 |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 22 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:47 swung win probability 74% → 11%.
Why Central Michigan Chippewas lost
- Lost Q3 16-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 3:47 (win probability 74% → 11% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 23-13.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Thundering Herd | 9–0 | Q1 4:40 | 86% → 58% |
| Marshall Thundering Herd | 11–0 | Q2 3:40 | 93% → 60% |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 8–0 | Q2 1:04 | 55% → 87% |
| Marshall Thundering Herd | 12–0 | Q3 3:47 | 74% → 11% |