Denver Pioneers 98, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Denver Pioneers
Denver Pioneers defeated North Dakota Fighting Hawks 98–79 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 4:34 swung win probability 35% → 5%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why North Dakota Fighting Hawks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Pioneers | 43 | 55 | 98 |
| North Dakota Fighting Hawks | 27 | 52 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 4:34 swung win probability 35% → 5%.
Why North Dakota Fighting Hawks lost
- Lost H1 27-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 4:34 (win probability 35% → 5% for the home side).
- Shot 45.8% eFG vs a 50.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Pioneers | 10–0 | H1 4:34 | 35% → 5% |