Rice Owls 80, Temple Owls 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-01 · Winner: Rice Owls
Rice Owls defeated Temple Owls 80–74 on 2026-03-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 6:50 swung win probability 82% → 52%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Temple Owls lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Owls | 35 | 45 | 80 |
| Temple Owls | 36 | 38 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 6:50 swung win probability 82% → 52%.
Why Temple Owls lost
- Lost H2 38-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 6:50 (win probability 82% → 52% for the home side).
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Owls | 8–0 | H1 6:50 | 82% → 52% |