North Dakota State Bison 81, Denver Pioneers 44
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: North Dakota State Bison
North Dakota State Bison defeated Denver Pioneers 81–44 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Women's play, a 37-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:42 swung win probability 55% → 19%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Denver Pioneers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State Bison | 19 | 20 | 16 | 26 | 81 |
| Denver Pioneers | 8 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 44 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:42 swung win probability 55% → 19%.
Why Denver Pioneers lost
- Lost Q4 12-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 4:42 (win probability 55% → 19% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-9.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 9-2.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State Bison | 10–0 | Q1 4:42 | 55% → 19% |
| North Dakota State Bison | 10–0 | Q4 8:45 | 2% → 0% |
| North Dakota State Bison | 10–0 | Q4 4:42 | 0% → 0% |