Rice Owls 70, Charlotte 49ers 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-30 · Winner: Charlotte 49ers
Charlotte 49ers defeated Rice Owls 80–70 on 2026-01-30 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 8:23 swung win probability 84% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rice Owls lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Owls | 30 | 40 | 70 |
| Charlotte 49ers | 37 | 43 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 8:23 swung win probability 84% → 100%.
Why Rice Owls lost
- Lost H1 30-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 0:33 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 44.4% eFG vs a 49.6% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 24-15 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte 49ers | 9–0 | H2 8:23 | 84% → 100% |
| Rice Owls | 10–0 | H2 1:52 | 100% → 100% |
| Charlotte 49ers | 10–0 | H2 0:33 | 100% → 100% |