Denver Pioneers 55, North Dakota State Bison 95
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-29 · Winner: North Dakota State Bison
North Dakota State Bison defeated Denver Pioneers 95–55 on 2026-01-29 in NCAA Women's play, a 40-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:12 swung win probability 75% → 93%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Pioneers | 11 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 55 |
| North Dakota State Bison | 20 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 95 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:12 swung win probability 75% → 93%.
Why Denver Pioneers lost
- Lost Q2 7-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 20-0 run ending at Q3 9:01 (win probability 98% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-9.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-4.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State Bison | 8–0 | Q1 5:12 | 75% → 93% |
| North Dakota State Bison | 8–0 | Q2 4:33 | 90% → 99% |
| North Dakota State Bison | 20–0 | Q3 9:01 | 98% → 100% |
| North Dakota State Bison | 13–0 | Q3 4:22 | 100% → 100% |