South Dakota State Jackrabbits 71, Omaha Mavericks 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-28 · Winner: Omaha Mavericks
Omaha Mavericks defeated South Dakota State Jackrabbits 80–71 on 2026-01-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 13:30 swung win probability 46% → 76%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why South Dakota State Jackrabbits lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State Jackrabbits | 34 | 37 | 71 |
| Omaha Mavericks | 32 | 48 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 13:30 swung win probability 46% → 76%.
Why South Dakota State Jackrabbits lost
- Lost H2 37-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 13:30 (win probability 46% → 76% for the home side).
- Shot 43.4% eFG vs a 52.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 12-8.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Mavericks | 8–0 | H1 13:30 | 46% → 76% |
| Omaha Mavericks | 8–0 | H2 1:01 | 94% → 100% |