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The North Dakota State Bison (19-5, 9-0 Summit League) will try to extend a nine-game win streak when they host the Denver Pioneers (10-14, 3-6 Summit League) on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Scheels Center. The game airs at 8 p.m. ET on Summit League Network.
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How to Watch North Dakota State vs. Denver
- Game day: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Summit League Network
North Dakota State 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.0 | 76 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.4 | 206 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.8 | 157 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 28.8 | 65 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.8 | 139 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 29 |
Denver 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.9 | 49 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 49.0 | 355 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.0 | 256 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 31.4 | 202 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 9.8 | 55 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 9.1 | 344 |
North Dakota State vs. Denver Stat Insights
Points
- The 81.3 points the Bison average are just 2.9 fewer than the Pioneers give up.
- When North Dakota State scores more than 84.2, it has a record of 8-0.
- When Denver allows fewer than 81.3 points, it is 7-0.
- The Pioneers put up 12.9 more points per game (83.3) than the Bison allow (70.4).
- Denver is 9-12 when posting over 70.4 points.
- North Dakota State is 16-4 when it gives up less than 83.3 points.
- The Bison have outscored opponents by 263 points this season (10.9 per game), but the Pioneers have been outscored by 21 points (0.9 per game).
Shooting
- The Bison shoot 47.0% from the field, 2.0% lower than the Pioneers allow defensively.
- North Dakota State is 10-1 when shooting higher than 49.0% from the field.
- The Pioneers make 47.9% of their shots from the field, just 3.5% more than the Bison's defensive field-goal percentage.
- This season Denver is 9-8 when the team shoots better than 44.4% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Bison average 32.8 rebounds, 1.8 more than the Pioneers' average.
- When North Dakota State has the rebounding advantage, it is 4-2. When recording fewer boards, Denver is 3-9.
- The Bison average 10.6 offensive boards, topping the Pioneers by 1.5 per contest.
- The Bison are 12-3 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Pioneers are 4-9 when they fall short there.
- On the boards, North Dakota State is +4.0 rebounds per game, but Denver is -0.4.
North Dakota State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/7/2026 | Omaha | Home |
| 2/14/2026 | North Dakota | Away |
| 2/18/2026 | South Dakota State | Away |
Denver Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/7/2026 | North Dakota | Away |
| 2/12/2026 | South Dakota State | Home |
| 2/15/2026 | Omaha | Away |