Rice Owls vs. UAB Blazers - News - February 08, 2026 | FOX Sports

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

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Chance Westry - Scores 22, deals nine dimes Westry ended Sunday's 71-65 victory over Rice with 22 points (7-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes.

Impact Westry was one assist shy of his second double-double of the season. The Blazers have won three of their last four games and the 6-6 sophomore has provided 17.3 points on 55.3 percent from the field and 6.3 assists over that span. UAB will go to two in a row against Tulsa on Wednesday. Westry had 14 points in the Jan. 18 loss to the Golden Hurricane.

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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.

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KyeRon Lindsay-Martin - Out Sunday Lindsay-Martin (upper body) is out for UAB's matchup against Rice on Sunday, per Tony Tsuokalas of AL.com.

Impact Lindsay-Martin will be held out for Sunday's matchup due to an upper body injury, marking his first missed game of the season. The 6-foot-8 senior has been an impact player for the Blazers this season, averaging 11.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. His next opportunity to return will come against Tulsa on Wednesday.

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