Tulsa Golden Hurricane 87, Rice Owls 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated Rice Owls 87–81 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at H1 15:03 swung win probability 52% → 10%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rice Owls lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Golden Hurricane | 51 | 36 | 87 |
| Rice Owls | 31 | 50 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at H1 15:03 swung win probability 52% → 10%.
Why Rice Owls lost
- Lost H1 31-51 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H1 15:03 (win probability 52% → 10% for the home side).
- Outscored 22-9 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Golden Hurricane | 13–0 | H1 15:03 | 52% → 10% |
| Rice Owls | 8–0 | H2 6:03 | 1% → 15% |