South Dakota Coyotes 70, Denver Pioneers 90
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-19 · Winner: Denver Pioneers
Denver Pioneers defeated South Dakota Coyotes 90–70 on 2026-02-19 in NCAA Men's play, a 20-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 18:18 swung win probability 89% → 53%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Coyotes | 34 | 36 | 70 |
| Denver Pioneers | 37 | 53 | 90 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 18:18 swung win probability 89% → 53%.
Why South Dakota Coyotes lost
- Lost H2 36-53 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 0:42 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 11-4.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Coyotes | 9–0 | H2 18:18 | 89% → 53% |
| Denver Pioneers | 12–0 | H2 0:42 | 100% → 100% |