South Dakota State Jackrabbits 61, Denver Pioneers 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-12 · Winner: Denver Pioneers
Denver Pioneers defeated South Dakota State Jackrabbits 79–61 on 2026-02-12 in NCAA Men's play, a 18-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 13:52 swung win probability 55% → 86%. 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 | 25 | 36 | 61 |
| Denver Pioneers | 36 | 43 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 13:52 swung win probability 55% → 86%.
Why South Dakota State Jackrabbits lost
- Lost H1 25-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 10:07 (win probability 81% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 40.0% eFG vs a 52.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Pioneers | 10–0 | H1 13:52 | 55% → 86% |
| Denver Pioneers | 11–0 | H1 10:07 | 81% → 98% |
| Denver Pioneers | 8–0 | H2 16:37 | 92% → 100% |