North Dakota State Bison 74, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: North Dakota State Bison
North Dakota State Bison defeated South Dakota State Jackrabbits 74–66 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 2:22 swung win probability 85% → 45%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State Bison | 37 | 37 | 74 |
| South Dakota State Jackrabbits | 34 | 32 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 2:22 swung win probability 85% → 45%.
Why South Dakota State Jackrabbits lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 2:22 (win probability 85% → 45% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 10-5.
- Outscored 18-8 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State Bison | 10–0 | H1 2:22 | 85% → 45% |