Evee's buzzer beater helps Rice sink UTEP 83-82

HOUSTON (AP) — Travis Evee scored 21 points and his left-handed floater at the buzzer carried Rice past UTEP 83-82 on Saturday.

Evee finished 8-for-16 shooting and made all three of his foul shots. Quincy Olivari led Rice (12-5, 3-3 Conference USA) with 23 points and nine rebounds.

Tae Hardy led the Miners (9-8, 2-4) in scoring, finishing with 20 points and five steals. Shamar Givance added 16 points, 10 assists and two steals for UTEP. In addition, Mario McKinney Jr. had 14 points and three steals.

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Both teams next play Monday. Rice visits UTSA while UTEP visits Charlotte.

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