South Florida Bulls 78, Temple Owls 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Temple Owls
Temple Owls defeated South Florida Bulls 79–78 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 12:34 swung win probability 27% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why South Florida Bulls lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida Bulls | 38 | 40 | 78 |
| Temple Owls | 39 | 40 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 12:34 swung win probability 27% → 91%.
Why South Florida Bulls lost
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H2 12:34 (win probability 27% → 91% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-12.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-8.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Owls | 9–0 | H1 14:36 | 72% → 93% |
| South Florida Bulls | 10–0 | H1 3:33 | 80% → 36% |
| Temple Owls | 13–0 | H2 12:34 | 27% → 91% |