NCAAB · Final

Charlotte 49ers Defeat Rice Owls 80-70 at Home

Friday, January 30, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Halton Arena

Charlotte 49ers 80, Rice Owls 70, 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 Rice Owls vs Charlotte 49ers?

Charlotte 49ers beat Rice Owls 80-70 at Halton Arena on January 30, 2026.

Who was favored in Rice Owls vs Charlotte 49ers?

Charlotte 49ers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -198 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

The Charlotte 49ers secured a decisive 80-70 victory over the Rice Owls at Halton Arena, showcasing their strong home form. This win marks the 49ers' third consecutive victory, improving their record to 14-9 overall, while the Owls fall to 9-14. Charlotte has been impressive in their recent performances, with an 8-2 record over their last ten games, averaging 79.4 points scored and allowing 75.2 points per game. Their home record now stands at 5-2, indicating a solid advantage when playing in front of their fans.

In contrast, Rice has struggled throughout the season, currently holding a 9-13 record. Their recent form shows a 4-6 record over the last ten games, with an average of 73.1 points scored and 74.8 points allowed. The Owls' away record is 3-3, indicating some resilience on the road, but they have not been able to maintain consistency against tougher opponents like Charlotte. The last time these two teams met on January 11, 2026, Charlotte narrowly won 74-73, but this time they managed to extend their lead significantly.

The matchup was also notable for its betting lines, with DraftKings setting the spread at Charlotte -4.5 and the total at 141.5. The moneyline favored Charlotte at -198, while Rice was listed at +164, reflecting the 49ers' stronger performance leading into the game.

In terms of player performances, Charlotte's scoring was bolstered by key contributions from their roster. The scoring plays in the second half included critical free throws from Damoni Harrison and impactful three-pointers from Nick Anderson and Jalen Smith, which helped maintain their lead as the game progressed. The Owls attempted to close the gap with a late three-pointer from Trae Broadnax, but it was not enough to change the outcome.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no significant injuries reported that would impact the performance of either side. The 49ers' ability to maintain their scoring average while keeping the Owls at bay highlights their effective defensive strategies and offensive execution.

Overall, this fixture showcased the 49ers' dominance at home and their ability to capitalize on recent momentum, while the Owls will need to regroup and address their inconsistencies as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CLT -4.5	141.5 o -108 / u -112	Rice Owls +164 · Charlotte 49ers -198

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Leaders

PointsDamoni Harrison15Charlotte 49ers
AssistsDezayne Mingo6Charlotte 49ers
ReboundsAnton Bonke12Charlotte 49ers
PointsNick Anderson18Rice Owls
AssistsTrae Broadnax5Rice Owls
ReboundsStephen Giwa9Rice Owls

Recent form

Charlotte 49ers

Last 10: 8-2Streak W379.4 scored · 75.2 allowed per game4-2 at home

W80-76at Temple OwlsJan 29
W73-70vs Tulane Green WaveJan 24
W73-70at East Carolina PiratesJan 18
L74-86vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 15
W74-73at Rice OwlsJan 11
W74-58at UTSA RoadrunnersJan 8
W104-100vs Wichita State ShockersJan 3
L73-76vs Temple OwlsDec 31
W88-76vs UIC FlamesDec 21
W81-67vs Lafayette LeopardsDec 19

Rice Owls

Last 10: 4-6Streak W173.1 scored · 74.8 allowed per game3-2 away

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
W94-47vs Southwestern Christian U EaglesDec 17

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	Rice Owls	Charlotte 49ers
Field goals	23-62	24-47
Field goal %	37	51
Three-pointers	9-31	8-17
Three-point %	29	47
Free throws	15-21	24-32
Free throw %	71	75
Rebounds	40	30
Offensive rebounds	22	11
Defensive rebounds	18	19
Assists	10	14
Steals	7	5
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	10	11
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	4	10
Fast-break points	12	16
Points in the paint	14	24
Fouls	20	16
Largest lead	1	17
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	9	88

How the scoring went

2nd Half43-46Stephen Giwa makes layup (Trae Broadnax assists)
2nd Half43-48Jarne Elouna Eyenga makes layup (Dezayne Mingo assists)
2nd Half46-48Jalen Smith makes 23-foot three point jumper (Eternity Eguagie assists)
2nd Half46-51Damoni Harrison makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dezayne Mingo assists)
2nd Half46-53Jarne Elouna Eyenga makes layup (Dezayne Mingo assists)
2nd Half48-53Andrew Akuchie makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half48-55Raul Villar makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half48-56Anton Bonke makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-57Anton Bonke makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-59Anton Bonke makes 9-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half48-62Damoni Harrison makes 25-foot three point jumper (Spencer Elliott assists)
2nd Half49-62Andrew Akuchie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-64Anton Bonke makes 3-foot dunk (Dezayne Mingo assists)
2nd Half49-65Dezayne Mingo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-66Dezayne Mingo makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-66Andrew Akuchie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-66Andrew Akuchie makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-67Major Freeman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-68Spencer Elliott makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-68Cam Carroll makes driving layup
2nd Half56-68Nick Anderson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trae Broadnax assists)
2nd Half58-68Trae Broadnax makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half59-68Stephen Giwa makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-68Trae Broadnax makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-68Trae Broadnax makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-69Raul Villar makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-70Raul Villar makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-71Raul Villar makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-72Raul Villar makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-73Jarne Elouna Eyenga makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-74Jarne Elouna Eyenga makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-75Damoni Harrison makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-76Damoni Harrison makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-77Damoni Harrison makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-78Damoni Harrison makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-78Nick Anderson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jalen Smith assists)
2nd Half67-78Jalen Smith makes 27-foot three point jumper (Trae Broadnax assists)
2nd Half67-79Raul Villar makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-80Raul Villar makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-80Trae Broadnax makes 25-foot three pointer