Florida International Panthers vs. Rice Owls - News - November 05, 2024 | FOX Sports

Jalen Smith - DNP for FIU game Smith (undisclosed) did not play during Rice's 77-70 win Tuesday against Florida International.

Impact While enrolled at SMU, Smith never logged a DNP between two seasons during which Rob Lanier was SMU's head coach. Currently, both are player and HC for Rice respectively. Considering the context, Smith sitting out Tuesday is surprising.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rice knocks off Florida International 77-70

Led by Caden Powell's 17 points, the Rice Owls defeated the Florida International Panthers 77-70 on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Dashon Gittens - Available and starting Gittens (foot) will start in Tuesday's season opener against Rice.

Impact Gittens, who suffered a season-ending foot injury in February, will be ready to start the 2024-25 season with FIU. The 6-foot-3 junior started in 22 games last season prior to his injury, averaging 9.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals on 27,5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE