East Carolina Pirates Defeat Rice Owls 85-75
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Tudor Fieldhouse
East Carolina Pirates 85, Rice Owls 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won East Carolina Pirates vs Rice Owls?
East Carolina Pirates beat Rice Owls 85-75 at Tudor Fieldhouse on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in East Carolina Pirates vs Rice Owls?
Rice Owls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The underdog won.
In a significant matchup in the NCAAB league, the East Carolina Pirates triumphed over the Rice Owls with a final score of 85-75 at Tudor Fieldhouse. This victory marks the Pirates' second consecutive win against the Owls this season, having previously defeated them 83-77 on January 29, 2026. The win also improves East Carolina's head-to-head record against Rice to 2-0 over the past two seasons.
The Pirates entered this game with a record of 9-16, while the Owls had a record of 11-15. East Carolina had struggled in their last ten games, with a record of 3-7, but they managed to secure a recent victory against the UTSA Roadrunners, winning 88-72 on February 12, 2026. Their scoring average over the last ten games was 73.0 points per game, while they allowed an average of 76.4 points. In contrast, Rice had a more balanced recent form, going 5-5 in their last ten games, with an average of 75.9 points scored and 75.1 points allowed.
At home, Rice's recent performance showed a record of 2-3, while East Carolina struggled away with a record of 1-4. The Owls had been looking to capitalize on their home court advantage but ultimately fell short in this contest. The market had favored Rice, pricing them at -4.5 according to DraftKings, with a total set at 146.5 points.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams were looking to field their best players for this critical matchup. The conditions at Tudor Fieldhouse were typical for a mid-February basketball game, with both teams aiming to find rhythm and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
As the game progressed, East Carolina showcased their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away from Rice. Key scoring plays included free throws from Jordan Riley and Demitri Gardner, who helped maintain the Pirates' lead late in the game. Despite Rice's efforts to close the gap, they could not overcome the deficit, leading to a disappointing home loss.
Viewers of this game were treated to a display of competitive basketball, with both teams fighting hard for the win. East Carolina's ability to execute under pressure and capitalize on free throw opportunities proved decisive in their victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | RICE -4.5 | 146.5 o -115 / u -105 | East Carolina Pirates +170 · Rice Owls -205 |
Leaders
- PointsTrae Broadnax27Rice Owls
- AssistsJalen Smith5Rice Owls
- ReboundsAndrew Akuchie8Rice Owls
- PointsJordan Riley22East Carolina Pirates
- AssistsJordan Riley4East Carolina Pirates
- ReboundsGiovanni Emejuru7East Carolina Pirates
Recent form
Rice Owls
Last 10: 5-5Streak W175.9 scored · 75.1 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W81-73vs Florida Atlantic OwlsFeb 12
- L65-71at UAB BlazersFeb 8
- W86-83vs North Texas Mean GreenFeb 5
- L70-80at Charlotte 49ersJan 31
- W83-77at East Carolina PiratesJan 29
- L81-87vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 24
- L65-69vs Temple OwlsJan 22
- W89-73at UTSA RoadrunnersJan 15
- L73-74vs Charlotte 49ersJan 11
- W66-64at Wichita State ShockersJan 8
East Carolina Pirates
Last 10: 3-7Streak W173 scored · 76.4 allowed per game2-3 away
- W88-72vs UTSA RoadrunnersFeb 12
- L73-81vs Temple OwlsFeb 7
- W76-75at Florida Atlantic OwlsFeb 1
- L77-83vs Rice OwlsJan 29
- W63-59at North Texas Mean GreenJan 23
- L60-77at Wichita State ShockersJan 22
- L70-73vs Charlotte 49ersJan 18
- L71-82at South Florida BullsJan 15
- L85-87vs UAB BlazersJan 11
- L67-75at Temple OwlsJan 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | East Carolina Pirates | Rice Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-54 | 26-68 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 8-17 | 9-34 |
| Three-point % | 47 | 26 |
| Free throws | 19-26 | 14-16 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 19 |
| Assists | 14 | 13 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 22 |
| Fouls | 18 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 16 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 83 | 12 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half54-42Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-42Giovanni Emejuru makes layup (Eli DeLaurier assists)
- 2nd Half56-45Bodey Howell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jalen Smith assists)
- 2nd Half58-45Eli DeLaurier makes 12-foot jumper (Corey Caulker assists)
- 2nd Half61-45Jordan Riley makes 23-foot three point jumper (Eli DeLaurier assists)
- 2nd Half61-47Trae Broadnax makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half61-48Andrew Akuchie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-49Andrew Akuchie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-49Demitri Gardner makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Mbeng assists)
- 2nd Half64-51Andrew Akuchie makes layup (Trae Broadnax assists)
- 2nd Half66-51Eli DeLaurier makes 17-foot jumper (Jordan Riley assists)
- 2nd Half66-53Trae Broadnax makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half66-55Nick Anderson makes layup
- 2nd Half66-57Andrew Akuchie makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half68-57Giovanni Emejuru makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half68-60Nick Anderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Trae Broadnax assists)
- 2nd Half69-60Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-61Trae Broadnax makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-62Trae Broadnax makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-62Demitri Gardner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-62Demitri Gardner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-62Corey Caulker makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half73-64Trae Broadnax makes layup
- 2nd Half73-65Nick Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-66Nick Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-69Bodey Howell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Smith assists)
- 2nd Half75-69Jordan Riley makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half78-69Corey Caulker makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Mbeng assists)
- 2nd Half79-69Jordan Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-70Trae Broadnax makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-71Trae Broadnax makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-71Jordan Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-71Jordan Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-73Trae Broadnax makes layup
- 2nd Half82-73Corey Caulker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-73Corey Caulker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half83-74Jalen Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-74Demitri Gardner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half85-74Demitri Gardner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half85-75Cam Carroll makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Rice Owls, below favours East Carolina Pirates.
Venue
- Tudor FieldhouseHouston, TX
- Attendance1789
- OfficialsLandon Brandes, Josue Nieves, Michael Wallace
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