East Carolina Pirates 85, Rice Owls 75
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-14 · Winner: East Carolina Pirates
East Carolina Pirates defeated Rice Owls 85–75 on 2026-02-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 13:26 swung win probability 30% → 2%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rice Owls lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina Pirates | 38 | 47 | 85 |
| Rice Owls | 34 | 41 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 13:26 swung win probability 30% → 2%.
Why Rice Owls lost
- Lost H2 41-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 13:26 (win probability 30% → 2% for the home side).
- Shot 44.9% eFG vs a 49.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina Pirates | 9–0 | H2 13:26 | 30% → 2% |