Jalen Smith - College Basketball News & Rumors

Rice beats UTSA 80-71 to close out American Conference regular season

Led by Jalen Smith's 25 points, the Rice Owls defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 80-71 on Sunday to close out the Amerian Conference regular season

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Scores team-high 25 points Smith contributed a season-high 25 points (10-25 FG, 5-17 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's 80-71 victory over UTSA.

Impact Smith scored at least 21 points three times, all in conference play. The 6-4 senior had a productive season after playing his first three years with SMU. He averaged 12.1 points on 41.1 percent from the field with 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists. Because Memphis won, Rice fell to 11th in the American Conference and did not qualify for the season-ending tournament.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

North Texas wins 62-58 over Rice

Led by David Terrell Jr.'s 15 points, the North Texas Mean Green defeated the Rice Owls 62-58 on Wednesday

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Rice secures 80-74 win over Temple

Led by Nick Anderson's 21 points, the Rice Owls defeated Temple 80-74, the Owls' sixth consecutive loss

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Woods scores 24 to propel Tulane to 81-75 victory over Rice

Led by Asher Woods' 24 points, the Tulane Green Wave defeated the Rice Owls 81-75

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Rice wins 81-73 over Florida Atlantic

Led by Nick Anderson's 23 points, the Rice Owls defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 81-73 on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Broadnax, Rice knock off North Texas 86-83 in 2OT

Trae Broadnax scored 22 points and the Rice Owls beat the North Texas Mean Green 86-83 in double-overtime on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Harrison scores 15 as Charlotte beats Rice 80-70

Damoni Harrison scored 15 points off of the bench to help lead the Charlotte 49ers over the Rice Owls 80-70 on Friday

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Rice defeats East Carolina 83-77

Led by Jalen Smith's 21 points, the Rice Owls defeated the East Carolina Pirates 83-77 on Wednesday

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Leads the way in win Smith (undisclosed) had 21 points (8-16 FG, 5-11 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 83-77 victory over East Carolina.

Impact Smith, connected on 5-of-11 looks from range, closing with 21 points during Wednesday's win over the Pirates. The 6-foot-4 senior has yet to miss a game this season despite being listed as questionable pregame on a few occasions. Smith, who is averaging 12.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.8 steals across 21 games, will look to keep the Owls on track during Saturday's game against UNC-Charlotte.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Pirates Smith (undisclosed) is questionable to face East Carolina on Wednesday.

Impact Smith has started every game for Rice this season, averaging 11.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists. However, he's in danger of missing his first contest, and appears to be a true game-time call.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

East Carolina hosts Rice following Smith's 24-point game

Rice faces the East Carolina Pirates after Jalen Smith scored 24 points in the Owls' 87-81 loss to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Provides season-high 24 points Smith amassed 24 points (9-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Saturday's 87-81 loss to Tulsa.

Impact Smith hit five 3-pointers for the second time in three games. He has averaged 17.3 points on 54.3 percent from the field in those three games. The Owls fell behind by 20 points by halftime, but rallied to make the game close. Rice faces East Carolina on Wednesday with the hope of snapping a two-game losing streak.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Barnstable scores 21, Tulsa defeats Rice 87-81

Led by Miles Barnstable's 21 points, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the Rice Owls 87-81 on Saturday

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Mason, Tobiason and Ford score 15 each and Temple edges Rice 69-65

Jordan Mason, Aiden Tobiason and Derrian Ford scored 15 points each to help Temple defeat Rice 69-65

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Broadnax puts up 20, Rice beats UTSA 89-73

Led by Trae Broadnax's 20 points, the Rice Owls defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 89-73

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Clark scores 25 to lead Pepperdine over Rice 84-62

Led by Aaron Clark's 25 points, the Pepperdine Waves defeated the Rice Owls 84-62

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Jalen Smith scores 19 to propel Rice to 94-47 romp over NAIA's Southwestern Christian

Led by Jalen Smith's 19 points, the Rice Owls defeated the NAIA's Southwestern Christian Eagles 94-47

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Anderson and Rice defeat Arkansas State 77-76

Nick Anderson led the Rice Owls with 14 points and secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 32 seconds left as the Owls knocked off the Arkansas State Red Wolves 77-76 on Saturday

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 13, deals six assists Smith finished Saturday's 77-76 win over Arkansas State with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound, a season-high six assists and one steal across 33 minutes.

Impact The 6-4 senior has helped the Owls win their last three games with 13.7 points on 55.6 percent from the field and 42.1 percent on 3-pointers. The team lost their previous two games in overtime, so they are battling. The SMU transfer is third on the team with 12.3 points.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rice wins 81-62 over Oral Roberts

Nick Anderson scored 22 points in Rice’s 81-62 win against Oral Roberts in the Tarpon Bay Division of Coconut Hoops

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads with double-double Smith registered 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 81-62 victory over Oral Roberts.

Impact Smith posted his first double-double of the season and helped the Owls snap a four-game losing streak. They lost the previous two games in overtime, but Smith had converted just 5-of-21 ( 23.8 percent0) of his field goals in those losses. He was efficient against the Golden Crusaders and the 6-4 senior had his best game of the season. He will attempt to keep things rolling next Wednesday against Texas State.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ramone Seals and Simeon Cottle each score 25 and Kennesaw State beats Rice 89-84 in overtime

Ramone Seals scored 25 points and Simeon Cottle added three points in the overtime as the Kennesaw State Owls took down the Rice Owls 89-84 on Monday

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Johnson scores 29 as Tarleton State takes down Rice 90-74

Dior Johnson scored 29 points off of the bench to help lead the Tarleton State Texans over the Rice Owls 90-74 on Thursday

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 20 Tennessee beats Rice 91-66, but Estrella injured

Felix Okpara had 20 points and eight rebounds, Nate Ament added 19 points and 10 boards, and No. 20 Tennessee cruised to a 91-66 victory over Rice despite an injury to forward J

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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