Huntsberry scores 21 as North Texas defeats Rice 74-64

HOUSTON (AP) — Kai Huntsberry scored 21 points as North Texas beat Rice 74-64 on Saturday night.

Huntsberry added five assists for the Mean Green (19-5, 10-3 Conference USA). Abou Ousmane added 17 points and six rebounds. Rubin Jones had 13 points.

The Owls (15-8, 6-6) were led by Mekhi Mason with 17 points. Max Fiedler contributed 13 points, eight rebounds and two blocks, while Quincy Olivari scored 12.

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Both teams play again on Thursday. North Texas hosts UAB and Rice travels to play Florida Atlantic.

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