South Dakota Coyotes 61, North Dakota State Bison 84
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-31 · Winner: North Dakota State Bison
North Dakota State Bison defeated South Dakota Coyotes 84–61 on 2025-12-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 23-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at H2 18:34 swung win probability 50% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why South Dakota Coyotes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Coyotes | 30 | 31 | 61 |
| North Dakota State Bison | 38 | 46 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at H2 18:34 swung win probability 50% → 98%.
Why South Dakota Coyotes lost
- Lost H2 31-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at H2 18:34 (win probability 50% → 98% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State Bison | 15–0 | H2 18:34 | 50% → 98% |
| North Dakota State Bison | 11–0 | H2 15:00 | 96% → 100% |