North Dakota Fighting Hawks 72, South Dakota Coyotes 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-11 · Winner: North Dakota Fighting Hawks
North Dakota Fighting Hawks defeated South Dakota Coyotes 72–71 on 2026-02-11 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 13:56 swung win probability 91% → 51%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why South Dakota Coyotes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota Fighting Hawks | 26 | 46 | 72 |
| South Dakota Coyotes | 37 | 34 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 13:56 swung win probability 91% → 51%.
Why South Dakota Coyotes lost
- Lost H2 34-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 13:56 (win probability 91% → 51% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 12-8.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota Fighting Hawks | 9–0 | H2 13:56 | 91% → 51% |