Denver Pioneers 69, Kansas City Roos 61
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-28 · Winner: Denver Pioneers
Denver Pioneers defeated Kansas City Roos 69–61 on 2026-01-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 3:31 swung win probability 79% → 3%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kansas City Roos lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Pioneers | 32 | 37 | 69 |
| Kansas City Roos | 32 | 29 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 3:31 swung win probability 79% → 3%.
Why Kansas City Roos lost
- Lost H2 29-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 3:31 (win probability 79% → 3% for the home side).
- Shot 42.1% eFG vs a 46.8% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 20-11.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Pioneers | 9–0 | H2 3:31 | 79% → 3% |