Denver Defeats North Dakota State 78-71

Carson Johnson scores 20 points to lead Denver to victory

Feb. 6, 2026 at 12:07am

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Carson Johnson scored 20 points to help the Denver Pioneers defeat the North Dakota State Bison 78-71 in a college basketball game on Thursday night in Fargo, North Dakota.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two teams vying for position in the standings. The win helps Denver improve their record and keeps them in contention for a postseason berth.

The details

Johnson led the way for Denver, scoring 20 points in the victory. The game was played in Fargo, North Dakota on the campus of North Dakota State University.

  • The game took place on Thursday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Carson Johnson

A key player for the Denver Pioneers who scored 20 points in the win.

Denver Pioneers

The college basketball team that defeated North Dakota State 78-71.

North Dakota State Bison

The college basketball team that lost to Denver 78-71.

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The takeaway

This was an important conference win for the Denver Pioneers as they look to secure a spot in the postseason tournament. The team's strong offensive performance, led by Carson Johnson's 20 points, was crucial in defeating their conference rival North Dakota State.