St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies 80, Denver Pioneers 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Denver Pioneers
Denver Pioneers defeated St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies 82–80 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 18:59 swung win probability 68% → 24%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies | 39 | 41 | 80 |
| Denver Pioneers | 37 | 45 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 18:59 swung win probability 68% → 24%.
Why St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies lost
- Outscored 17-8 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies | 8–0 | H1 1:58 | 90% → 64% |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies | 9–0 | H2 18:59 | 68% → 24% |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies | 8–0 | H2 13:27 | 53% → 11% |