North Texas Mean Green 83, Rice Owls 86
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-04 · Winner: Rice Owls
Rice Owls defeated North Texas Mean Green 86–83 on 2026-02-04 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 18:02 swung win probability 25% → 60%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why North Texas Mean Green lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | OT2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas Mean Green | 34 | 31 | 14 | 4 | 83 |
| Rice Owls | 25 | 40 | 14 | 7 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 18:02 swung win probability 25% → 60%.
Why North Texas Mean Green lost
- Lost H2 31-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 18:02 (win probability 25% → 60% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 26-18.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas Mean Green | 8–0 | H1 6:50 | 62% → 32% |
| Rice Owls | 9–0 | H2 18:02 | 25% → 60% |