Rice Owls 58, North Texas Mean Green 54
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Rice Owls
Rice Owls defeated North Texas Mean Green 58–54 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Women's play, a 4-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:39 swung win probability 61% → 21%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why North Texas Mean Green lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Owls | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 58 |
| North Texas Mean Green | 9 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 54 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:39 swung win probability 61% → 21%.
Why North Texas Mean Green lost
- Lost Q3 10-16 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 8:39 (win probability 61% → 21% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-14.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Owls | 10–0 | Q2 8:39 | 61% → 21% |