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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

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Jalen Smith - 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Njie leads UTSA against Rice after 21-point outing

UTSA plays the Rice Owls after Baboucarr Njie scored 21 points in the Roadrunners' 84-67 loss to the Wichita State Shockers

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Andrew Akuchie - Collects eight boards Akuchie finished with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT) and eight rebounds over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 62-58 loss to North Texas.

Impact Akuchie started four of the first five games of the season, but has been a reserve since Nov. 24. The 6-11 senior has been playing a bit more of late. In his last six games, he has played 15.5 minutes and averaged 4.5 points on 70.6 percent from the field and 5.2 rebounds. The Owls close the season against UTSA. Akuchie played nine minutes in the Jan. 14 win over Roadrunners and produced seven points and three rebounds.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anderson leads Rice against North Texas after 21-point game

Rice faces the North Texas Mean Green after Nick Anderson scored 21 points in the Owls' 80-74 win over the Temple Owls

MARCH 3 • 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

Jordan Williams - Off injury report Williams (undisclosed) is available for Sunday's game against Temple.

Impact Williams hasn't appeared in a game since Jan. 24 due to an unspecified injury, but he's been given the green light to suit up Sunday afternoon. The junior guard is averaging 2.0 points and 1.6 rebounds across 10.6 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ford and Temple host Rice

Temple hosts the Rice Owls after Derrian Ford scored 20 points in Temple's 77-73 loss to the Florida Atlantic Owls

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Nelson's 24 lead South Florida over Rice 75-56

Led by Izaiyah Nelson's 24 points, the South Florida Bulls defeated the Rice Owls 75-56 on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

South Florida visits Anderson and Rice

Rice hosts the South Florida Bulls after Nick Anderson scored 29 points in Rice's 81-75 loss to the Tulane Green Wave

FEBRUARY 24 • 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

Nick Anderson - Scores career-high 29 points Anderson accumulated 29 points (9-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT) and seven rebounds in 31 minutes during Sunday's 81-75 loss to Tulane.

Impact Anderson bounced back from a seven-point outing in the loss to East Carolina last Saturday. The 6-3 senior has scored 22 points or more three times in the last five games. In conference play, Anderson is averaging 17.1 points on 47.5 percent from the field and 41.4 percent on 3-pointers with 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals. The Owls will have a shot at first-place South Florida on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tulane hosts Broadnax and Rice

Rice visits the Tulane Green Wave after Trae Broadnax scored 27 points in the Owls' 85-75 loss to the East Carolina Pirates

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Riley, Gardner help East Carolina earn 85-75 victory over Rice

Jordan Riley had 22 points and Demitri Gardner scored 21 to help East Carolina beat Rice 85-75

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Trae Broadnax - Scores team-high 27 Broadnax logged a career-high 27 points (10-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Saturday's 85-75 loss to East Carolina.

Impact Broadnax has scored 15 points or more in 12 straight games. He does most of his damage from within the arc because his 3-point shot is below average (31.8 percent). The 6-4 senior is excellent from the free throw line and is converting 79.7 percent of his freebies. Rice has alternated wins and losses in its last six games. They are off until next Sunday when they play Tulane. Broadnax averaged 7.5 points in a pair of losses to the Green Wave last season.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Bodey Howell - Puts up 19 points Howell closed Saturday's 85-75 loss to East Carolina with a career-high 19 points (7-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in 22 minutes.

Impact The 6-4 freshman had only scored in double digits three times before Saturday. He played just eight minutes in Wednesday's win over Florida Atlantic, but caught the hot hand in the loss to the Pirates. Howell may have earned himself more minutes going forward. Rice is off until next Sunday when they play at Tulane.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson leads Rice against East Carolina after 23-point performance

Rice faces the East Carolina Pirates after Nick Anderson scored 23 points in Rice's 81-73 win against the Florida Atlantic Owls

FEBRUARY 13 • 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

Nick Anderson - Scores team-high 23 Anderson closed with 23 points (7-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-8 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 81-73 win over Florida Atlantic...

Impact Anderson has been scoring well. In his last nine games, he has averaged 18.1 points. 3.4 3-pointers on 44.9 percent to go along with 5.0 rebounds. The Owls have won four times in that span, but have yet to won consecutive games in conference. Rice takes on East Carolina on Saturday. Anderson had 19 points in the win over the Pirates on Jan. 28.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Florida Atlantic faces Rice after Moretti's 25-point game

Florida Atlantic visits the Rice Owls after Niccolo Moretti scored 25 points in the Owls' 78-76 loss to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Chance Westry scores 22 to help UAB fend off Rice 71-65

Led by Chance Westry's 22 points, the UAB Blazers defeated the Rice Owls 71-65

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Jimmy Oladokun Jr. - Grabs 12 boards Oladokun provided nine points (4-8 FG, 1-3 FT), a season-high 12 rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 71-65 loss to UAB.

Impact The 6-9 junior has been doing some nice work on the boards. In his last five games, Oladokun has grabbed 8.2 rebounds. He is generally an afterthought in the Owl offense, but has taken 15 shots in his last two games and made eight (53.3 percent). Rice lost for the fourth time in the last six games, but will play reeling FAU on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

UAB hosts Broadnax and Rice

Rice visits the UAB Blazers after Trae Broadnax scored 22 points in the Owls' 86-83 overtime win over the North Texas Mean Green

FEBRUARY 7 • 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

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