NCAAB · Final

Rice Owls Defeat Temple Owls 80-74 in NCAAB Clash

Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Liacouras Center

Rice Owls 80, Temple Owls 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Rice Owls vs Temple Owls?

Rice Owls beat Temple Owls 80-74 at Liacouras Center on March 1, 2026.

Who was favored in Rice Owls vs Temple Owls?

Temple Owls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -285 (about 74% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling matchup at the Liacouras Center, the Rice Owls triumphed over the Temple Owls with a final score of 80-74. This victory marked Rice's third consecutive win over Temple, extending their head-to-head record to 2-0 for the current season. The game showcased a competitive spirit, with both teams battling hard throughout the contest.

The Temple Owls entered the game with a record of 15-14, but their recent form had been concerning, as they were on a five-game losing streak. Over their last ten games, Temple managed to secure only four wins, resulting in a record of 4-6. They averaged 70.4 points scored per game while allowing 72.4 points. Notably, Temple's performance at home had been less than stellar, with a home record of 1-3 in their last four games. Their last five games had seen them score an average of 65.8 points while conceding 72.8 points.

On the other hand, the Rice Owls, with a record of 12-17, were also struggling, having lost their last three games prior to this matchup. Their overall record in the last ten games stood at 3-7, with an average of 73.7 points scored and 78.1 points allowed. Rice's away performance had been particularly poor, with a record of 1-3 in their last four away games. Despite their recent struggles, Rice had shown flashes of potential, especially in their scoring, averaging 70.4 points in their last five games while conceding 77.0 points.

The two teams had met earlier in the season on January 22, 2026, where Temple emerged victorious with a score of 69-65. However, this time, Rice was determined to turn the tables and did so effectively. The game was tightly contested, but Rice managed to pull ahead in the second half, with key contributions from players like Nick Anderson and Derrian Ford.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on any players missing from either side, which suggests that both teams were able to field their best lineups for this crucial game.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Temple favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 142.5. The odds indicated a significant expectation for Temple to perform well at home, but the outcome proved otherwise.

Conditions during the game were typical for a late winter evening in Philadelphia, with no adverse weather reported, allowing both teams to focus solely on their performance without external distractions.

As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a series of impactful scoring plays. Nick Anderson made a crucial 13-foot pullup jump shot that pushed Rice's lead to 75-71 in the second half, followed by his successful free throws that extended the lead further. Derrian Ford also made pivotal contributions with a layup and a free throw, keeping the pressure on Temple.

Overall, the game was a testament to Rice's resilience and ability to perform under pressure, while Temple will need to regroup and address their ongoing struggles as they look to finish the season strong.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TEM -6.5	142.5 o -115 / u -105	Rice Owls +230 · Temple Owls -285

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Leaders

PointsAiden Tobiason20Temple Owls
AssistsJordan Mason4Temple Owls
ReboundsMasiah Gilyard6Temple Owls
PointsNick Anderson21Rice Owls
AssistsJalen Smith4Rice Owls
ReboundsNick Anderson6Rice Owls

Recent form

Temple Owls

Last 10: 4-6Streak L570.4 scored · 72.4 allowed per game1-3 at home

L73-77at Florida Atlantic OwlsFeb 27
L57-69at Wichita State ShockersFeb 21
L71-76vs UAB BlazersFeb 19
L62-65vs North Texas Mean GreenFeb 15
L66-77at Tulane Green WaveFeb 12
W81-73at East Carolina PiratesFeb 7
W79-78vs South Florida BullsFeb 1
L76-80vs Charlotte 49ersJan 29
W70-64at UTSA RoadrunnersJan 24
W69-65at Rice OwlsJan 22

Rice Owls

Last 10: 3-7Streak L373.7 scored · 78.1 allowed per game1-3 away

L56-75vs South Florida BullsFeb 26
L75-81at Tulane Green WaveFeb 22
L75-85vs East Carolina PiratesFeb 14
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

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	Temple Owls
Field goals	29-56	25-50
Field goal %	52	50
Three-pointers	8-26	5-17
Three-point %	31	29
Free throws	14-19	19-26
Free throw %	74	73
Rebounds	28	25
Offensive rebounds	7	8
Defensive rebounds	21	17
Assists	14	10
Steals	7	3
Blocks	3	1
Turnovers	8	10
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	9
Fast-break points	5	7
Points in the paint	36	32
Fouls	21	19
Largest lead	7	6
Lead changes	13	13
Time in front	46	35

How the scoring went

2nd Half45-45Masiah Gilyard makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half46-45Nick Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-45Trae Broadnax makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half49-47Derrian Ford makes 1-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half49-49Aiden Tobiason makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half49-51Jordan Mason makes driving layup
2nd Half51-51Trae Broadnax makes driving layup
2nd Half51-52Masiah Gilyard makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-52Jalen Smith makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nick Anderson assists)
2nd Half54-53Aiden Tobiason makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-53Trae Broadnax makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half56-55Masiah Gilyard makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half58-55Eternity Eguagie makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half61-55Jalen Smith makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half61-56Jamai Felt makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-56Trae Broadnax makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-56Trae Broadnax makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-57Derrian Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-58Derrian Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-59Derrian Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-60Derrian Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-61Derrian Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-61Trae Broadnax makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half65-64Derrian Ford makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jordan Mason assists)
2nd Half66-64Nick Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-64Nick Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-64Trae Broadnax makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half69-67Aiden Tobiason makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jordan Mason assists)
2nd Half71-67Andrew Akuchie makes layup (Jalen Smith assists)
2nd Half71-69Aiden Tobiason makes layup (Babatunde Durodola assists)
2nd Half73-69Andrew Akuchie makes 5-foot dunk (Trae Broadnax assists)
2nd Half73-71Jordan Mason makes layup
2nd Half75-71Nick Anderson makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half76-71Nick Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-71Nick Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-73Derrian Ford makes layup
2nd Half77-74Derrian Ford makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half78-74Jalen Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-74Jalen Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-74Jalen Smith makes free throw 1 of 2