Temple Owls 69, Rice Owls 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Temple Owls
Temple Owls defeated Rice Owls 69–65 on 2026-01-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rice Owls lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Owls | 33 | 36 | 69 |
| Rice Owls | 32 | 33 | 65 |
Win probability
Why Rice Owls lost
- Lost the turnover battle 11-6.
- Outscored 14-5 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.