Denver Pioneers 86, Northern Colorado Bears 79
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-20 · Winner: Denver Pioneers
Denver Pioneers defeated Northern Colorado Bears 86–79 on 2025-12-20 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 10:21 swung win probability 69% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northern Colorado Bears lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Pioneers | 40 | 46 | 86 |
| Northern Colorado Bears | 40 | 39 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 10:21 swung win probability 69% → 98%.
Why Northern Colorado Bears lost
- Lost H2 39-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 52.1% eFG vs a 56.8% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 18-4 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado Bears | 9–0 | H2 10:21 | 69% → 98% |