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Gray Jr.'s 25 points, 10 boards not enough as Rice beats Wichita State

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Trae Broadnax scores 22 as Rice knocks off Wichita State 66-64

Led by Trae Broadnax's 22 points, the Rice Owls defeated the Wichita State Shockers 66-64

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Michael Gray Jr. - Pumps in 25 points, 10 boards Gray Jr. contributed 25 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 12-14 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 66-64 loss to Rice.

Impact The 6-1 senior set season highs across the board and hit three free throws in the last 30 seconds of the game to narrow the gap. The Shockers fell to 1-2 in the American Conference in the mild upset. Gray will try to help the team snap a two-game losing streak on Sunday against North Texas.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Trae Broadnax - Scores 22 in win Broadnax supplied a season-high 22 points (10-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 66-64 win over Wichita State.

Impact Broadnax scored the final points for the Owls with 41 second remaining and Rice held on to snap a three-game losing streak and win their first conference game. The guard scored at least 20 points for the second time this season. The nice shooting game lifted Broadnax's field goal percentage above 40 percent. He is averaging 14.1 points and 5.0 rebounds. Rice takes on Charlotte on Sunday. The guard averaged 13.0 points against the 49ers in three meetings last season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE