UTSA Roadrunners 71, Rice Owls 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-08 · Winner: Rice Owls
Rice Owls defeated UTSA Roadrunners 80–71 on 2026-03-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 12:36 swung win probability 84% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UTSA Roadrunners lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTSA Roadrunners | 32 | 39 | 71 |
| Rice Owls | 45 | 35 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 12:36 swung win probability 84% → 98%.
Why UTSA Roadrunners lost
- Lost H1 32-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 12:36 (win probability 84% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 40.7% eFG vs a 45.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Owls | 11–0 | H1 12:36 | 84% → 98% |
| UTSA Roadrunners | 8–0 | H2 1:40 | 100% → 100% |