South Dakota Coyotes 56, North Dakota State Bison 79
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: North Dakota State Bison
North Dakota State Bison defeated South Dakota Coyotes 79–56 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Women's play, a 23-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 8:15 swung win probability 100% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why South Dakota Coyotes lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Coyotes | 8 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 56 |
| North Dakota State Bison | 16 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 8:15 swung win probability 100% → 100%.
Why South Dakota Coyotes lost
- Lost Q3 15-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 8:15 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 38.2% eFG vs a 46.5% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State Bison | 8–0 | Q4 8:15 | 100% → 100% |