Denver Pioneers 67, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 83
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-06 · Winner: North Dakota Fighting Hawks
North Dakota Fighting Hawks defeated Denver Pioneers 83–67 on 2026-03-06 in NCAA Men's play, a 16-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 10:02 swung win probability 54% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Denver Pioneers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Pioneers | 29 | 38 | 67 |
| North Dakota Fighting Hawks | 42 | 41 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 10:02 swung win probability 54% → 84%.
Why Denver Pioneers lost
- Lost H1 29-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 10:02 (win probability 54% → 84% for the home side).
- Shot 50.0% eFG vs a 55.3% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota Fighting Hawks | 9–0 | H1 10:02 | 54% → 84% |
| North Dakota Fighting Hawks | 9–0 | H1 6:26 | 69% → 93% |