South Dakota State Jackrabbits 71, Denver Pioneers 55
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: South Dakota State Jackrabbits
South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated Denver Pioneers 71–55 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Women's play, a 16-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:49 swung win probability 46% → 9%. 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 State Jackrabbits | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 71 |
| Denver Pioneers | 10 | 13 | 11 | 21 | 55 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:49 swung win probability 46% → 9%.
Why Denver Pioneers lost
- Lost Q3 11-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 7:08 (win probability 2% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 37.3% eFG vs a 43.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State Jackrabbits | 9–0 | Q3 9:49 | 46% → 9% |
| South Dakota State Jackrabbits | 10–0 | Q4 7:08 | 2% → 0% |
| Denver Pioneers | 10–0 | Q4 0:23 | 0% → 0% |