North Dakota State Bison 82, Denver Pioneers 77
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-22 · Winner: North Dakota State Bison
North Dakota State Bison defeated Denver Pioneers 82–77 on 2026-01-22 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 18-0 home team run ending at H2 15:03 swung win probability 9% → 82%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Denver Pioneers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State Bison | 45 | 37 | 82 |
| Denver Pioneers | 37 | 40 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 18-0 home team run ending at H2 15:03 swung win probability 9% → 82%.
Why Denver Pioneers lost
- Lost H1 37-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 0:15 (win probability 53% → 0% for the home side).
- Outscored 11-3 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Pioneers | 18–0 | H2 15:03 | 9% → 82% |
| North Dakota State Bison | 8–0 | H2 0:15 | 53% → 0% |