Denver Pioneers 72, South Dakota Coyotes 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: South Dakota Coyotes
South Dakota Coyotes defeated Denver Pioneers 82–72 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 0:31 swung win probability 86% → 38%. 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 | 37 | 35 | 72 |
| South Dakota Coyotes | 37 | 45 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 0:31 swung win probability 86% → 38%.
Why Denver Pioneers lost
- Lost H2 35-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 15:41 (win probability 32% → 78% for the home side).
- Shot 46.9% eFG vs a 55.3% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Pioneers | 11–0 | H1 0:31 | 86% → 38% |
| South Dakota Coyotes | 9–0 | H2 15:41 | 32% → 78% |