Denver Pioneers 79, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: South Dakota State Jackrabbits
South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated Denver Pioneers 87–79 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 5:46 swung win probability 38% → 95%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Denver Pioneers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Pioneers | 35 | 44 | 79 |
| South Dakota State Jackrabbits | 33 | 54 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 5:46 swung win probability 38% → 95%.
Why Denver Pioneers lost
- Lost H2 44-54 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 5:46 (win probability 38% → 95% for the home side).
- Shot 50.0% eFG vs a 55.3% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 19-10 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Pioneers | 8–0 | H2 15:54 | 69% → 25% |
| South Dakota State Jackrabbits | 8–0 | H2 5:46 | 38% → 95% |