East Texas A&M Lions 72, Rice Owls 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-11-05 · Winner: East Texas A&M Lions
East Texas A&M Lions defeated Rice Owls 72–71 on 2026-11-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at H1 2:05 swung win probability 94% → 49%. 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 Texas A&M Lions | 37 | 35 | 72 |
| Rice Owls | 32 | 39 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at H1 2:05 swung win probability 94% → 49%.
Why Rice Owls lost
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H1 2:05 (win probability 94% → 49% for the home side).
- Shot 42.5% eFG vs a 48.7% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 25-19.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Owls | 11–0 | H1 7:14 | 61% → 93% |
| East Texas A&M Lions | 13–0 | H1 2:05 | 94% → 49% |