NCAAB · Final/2OT

Rice Owls Edge North Texas Mean Green in Double Overtime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Tudor Fieldhouse

Rice Owls 86, North Texas Mean Green 83, 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 North Texas Mean Green vs Rice Owls?

Rice Owls beat North Texas Mean Green 86-83 at Tudor Fieldhouse on February 4, 2026.

Who was favored in North Texas Mean Green vs Rice Owls?

North Texas Mean Green were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling encounter at Tudor Fieldhouse, the Rice Owls triumphed over the North Texas Mean Green with a final score of 86-83 after two overtime periods. This matchup was particularly significant as it marked the first victory for Rice against North Texas in their last three meetings, having lost both previous encounters in the 2025 season.

Both teams entered the game with contrasting recent forms. The Rice Owls, with a home record of 10-13, had struggled in their last ten games, posting a record of 3-7. They faced a tough stretch, losing their last match against the Charlotte 49ers with a score of 70-80. Despite this, the Owls averaged 70.7 points scored and allowed 78.1 points during this span, indicating a propensity for high-scoring games.

On the other hand, the North Texas Mean Green, holding a 12-11 record, had a slightly better recent performance with a 4-6 record in their last ten games. However, they were on a three-game losing streak heading into this contest, having lost to UAB Blazers, Tulsa Golden Hurricane, and East Carolina Pirates. The Mean Green averaged 71.1 points scored and allowed 67.4 points in their last ten games, reflecting a more defensive approach compared to Rice.

The game was closely contested throughout, with both teams showing resilience. In the first overtime, Je'Shawn Stevenson of North Texas made a crucial free throw to tie the game at 79-79, setting the stage for a dramatic second overtime. The final moments of the second overtime were intense, with Nick Anderson hitting a pivotal 24-foot three-point jumper to give Rice an 82-79 lead. North Texas responded with a five-foot jumper from Cole Franklin, narrowing the gap to 82-81.

As the clock wound down, Stevenson made two free throws to put North Texas ahead at 83-82, but Rice's Trae Broadnax answered back with an 11-foot jumper, reclaiming the lead at 84-83. Broadnax then sealed the victory with two more free throws, bringing the final score to 86-83.

The matchup was closely monitored by the betting market, with DraftKings offering odds of North Texas at -1.5 and a total set at 134.5. The spread indicated a competitive game, which indeed lived up to expectations with the close scoreline.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams suggests that they fielded their key players. The conditions at Tudor Fieldhouse were conducive to a high-energy game, with both teams capitalizing on their offensive strengths.

Viewers should have noted the standout performances from both teams, particularly the clutch plays in the overtime periods. The game showcased the ability of Rice to execute under pressure, particularly through the efforts of Broadnax and Anderson, while North Texas demonstrated resilience despite the loss.

Overall, this matchup was a thrilling display of college basketball, with Rice Owls emerging victorious in a hard-fought battle against North Texas Mean Green.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UNT -1.5	134.5 o -105 / u -115	North Texas Mean Green -118 · Rice Owls -102

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Leaders

PointsTrae Broadnax22Rice Owls
AssistsTrae Broadnax7Rice Owls
ReboundsTrae Broadnax12Rice Owls
PointsCole Franklin19North Texas Mean Green
AssistsCole Franklin3North Texas Mean Green
ReboundsCole Franklin6North Texas Mean Green

Recent form

Rice Owls

Last 10: 3-7Streak L170.7 scored · 78.1 allowed per game0-4 at home

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
L70-76vs Memphis TigersJan 3
L48-97at Tulsa Golden HurricaneDec 31
L62-84at Pepperdine WavesDec 21

North Texas Mean Green

Last 10: 4-6Streak L371.1 scored · 67.4 allowed per game1-3 away

L68-72vs UAB BlazersFeb 1
L66-82at Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 29
L59-63vs East Carolina PiratesJan 23
W81-62vs UTSA RoadrunnersJan 22
W71-63at Tulane Green WaveJan 18
L67-78at Wichita State ShockersJan 11
L70-74vs South Florida BullsJan 8
W72-67vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 4
L48-57at Memphis TigersDec 31
W109-56vs Science and Arts (OK) DroversDec 22

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	North Texas Mean Green	Rice Owls
Field goals	31-74	29-73
Field goal %	42	40
Three-pointers	3-18	10-32
Three-point %	17	31
Free throws	18-27	18-26
Free throw %	67	69
Rebounds	43	57
Offensive rebounds	18	26
Defensive rebounds	25	31
Assists	10	15
Steals	17	9
Blocks	6	7
Turnovers	11	22
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	27	9
Fast-break points	17	13
Points in the paint	48	32
Fouls	21	21
Largest lead	9	6
Lead changes	15	15
Time in front	45	39

How the scoring went

2nd Half54-54Stephen Giwa makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-54Reece Robinson makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half58-54David Terrell Jr. makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half58-56Trae Broadnax makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half59-56Cole Franklin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-58Eternity Eguagie makes layup (Jimmy Oladokun Jr. assists)
2nd Half59-59Trae Broadnax makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-60Trae Broadnax makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-60Cole Franklin makes layup (Dylan Arnett assists)
2nd Half61-63Jalen Smith makes 22-foot three point jumper (Nick Anderson assists)
2nd Half63-63Cole Franklin makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half65-63Reece Robinson makes layup
2nd Half65-64Trae Broadnax makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-65Trae Broadnax makes free throw 2 of 2
OT65-67Nick Anderson makes layup (Trae Broadnax assists)
OT65-68Nick Anderson makes free throw 1 of 1
OT66-68Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 1 of 2
OT67-68Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 2 of 2
OT67-70Jimmy Oladokun Jr. makes 8-foot hook shot (Trae Broadnax assists)
OT68-70David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
OT69-70David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
OT69-72Jimmy Oladokun Jr. makes 3-foot jumper
OT70-72Cole Franklin makes free throw 1 of 2
OT71-72Cole Franklin makes free throw 2 of 2
OT72-72Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 1 of 2
OT72-74Nick Anderson makes layup
OT72-75Nick Anderson makes free throw 1 of 1
OT74-75Dylan Arnett makes layup
OT74-77Trae Broadnax makes 13-foot jumper
OT77-77Je'Shawn Stevenson makes 25-foot three point jumper
OT77-79Trae Broadnax makes 14-foot jumper
OT78-79Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 1 of 2
OT79-79Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT79-82Nick Anderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Trae Broadnax assists)
2OT81-82Cole Franklin makes 5-foot jumper (David Terrell Jr. assists)
2OT82-82Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT83-82Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT83-84Trae Broadnax makes 11-foot jumper
2OT83-85Trae Broadnax makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT83-86Trae Broadnax makes free throw 2 of 2