Denver Pioneers 78, North Dakota State Bison 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-05 · Winner: Denver Pioneers
Denver Pioneers defeated North Dakota State Bison 78–71 on 2026-02-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 9:44 swung win probability 10% → 56%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why North Dakota State Bison lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Pioneers | 40 | 38 | 78 |
| North Dakota State Bison | 34 | 37 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 9:44 swung win probability 10% → 56%.
Why North Dakota State Bison lost
- Lost H1 34-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 6:13 (win probability 48% → 16% for the home side).
- Shot 45.2% eFG vs a 54.3% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Pioneers | 8–0 | H1 6:13 | 48% → 16% |
| North Dakota State Bison | 9–0 | H2 9:44 | 10% → 56% |