South Florida Bulls 72, Rice Owls 79
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-17 · Winner: Rice Owls
Rice Owls defeated South Florida Bulls 79–72 on 2026-02-17 in NCAA Women's play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:29 swung win probability 51% → 78%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why South Florida Bulls lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida Bulls | 9 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 72 |
| Rice Owls | 14 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:29 swung win probability 51% → 78%.
Why South Florida Bulls lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 3:29 (win probability 51% → 78% for the home side).
- Shot 41.5% eFG vs a 47.2% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Owls | 8–0 | Q1 3:29 | 51% → 78% |