Queensland captain Jimmy Peirson expressed frustration after South Australia declined a final-day run-chase despite needing victory to keep their outside Sheffield Shield campaign alive.
The inexperienced SA batting line-up showed little interest in pursuing 253 from 50 overs, and had reached 3-115 off 37 overs when the two captains settled for an early finish at the Gabba.
The rain-marred contest - the first four sessions were washed out - looked certain to be heading for a draw at the start of Saturday's final day.
But SA struck 59 in under an hour and declared at 9-244, while Queensland batted with urgency in scoring 4.5 an over to post 191.
Despite needing victory in their final two matches to keep their wafer-thin Shield final hopes intact, the winless Redbacks rarely looked interested in hunting down a demanding, but gettable, target.
"I thought we played the game in the right fashion and we set the game up," said Peirson.
"I think our declaration was spot on for them to have a crack at it, as it was they didn't and the game fizzled out to a draw, so a little bit disappointed with that.
"The wicket was a good batting wicket so it was hard to really roll sides."
Both sides donned black armbands following the passing of Test legends Rod Marsh and Shane Warne.
The day began with a seventh first-class century for Jake Lehmann who posted 102 after resuming on 76.
Sam Truloff top-scored in Queensland's 191 with a quickfire 64, while young Redbacks seamer Liam Scott picked up career-best figures (5-46).
"The curators and the ground staff did extremely well, and to even get a game up I was surprised given the amount of water," South Australia's debutant captain Henry Hunt said.
"We are grateful that they could get a pitch up for us, but you have to keep everything in perspective when you consider houses are flooded so we are pretty lucky to play a game.
"I have learnt a lot over the past week, and I can take that in good stead moving forward.
"We are very close to putting together a full performance, and get the ball rolling with some Sheffield Shield wins."
Queensland, seeking to defend their Shield title, are caught in a five-way logjam with four other states on two wins apiece.
The Bulls, however, have now played one game more than their rivals with their final scheduled match in Hobart at the end of the month.
"We will pick the best team that we think will win that game, and try and play that game in the way we know best," Peirson said.
