South Dakota Coyotes 53, Denver Pioneers 42
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-05 · Winner: South Dakota Coyotes
South Dakota Coyotes defeated Denver Pioneers 53–42 on 2026-02-05 in NCAA Women's play, a 11-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:36 swung win probability 41% → 84%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Coyotes | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 53 |
| Denver Pioneers | 15 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 42 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:36 swung win probability 41% → 84%.
Why Denver Pioneers lost
- Lost Q4 5-14 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 8:04 (win probability 76% → 43% for the home side).
- Shot 33.7% eFG vs a 43.9% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Pioneers | 8–0 | Q1 2:55 | 54% → 81% |
| South Dakota Coyotes | 8–0 | Q2 8:04 | 76% → 43% |
| Denver Pioneers | 10–0 | Q3 9:36 | 41% → 84% |