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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

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Eternity Eguagie - Scores 12, grabs six boards Eguagie racked up 12 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 94-47 victory over Southwestern Christian (OK).

Impact The 6-6 sophomore has been getting consistent minutes off the Owl bench and has now scored in double digits in consecutive games for the first time. He equaled his season high in rebounds and had his second highest point total. Eguagie should continue to get minutes and he could have fantasy value if he moves into the starting lineup.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jalen Smith - 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arkansas State Red Wolves play the Rice Owls, aim for 5th straight win

Arkansas State comes into a matchup against Rice as winners of four consecutive games

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Arkansas State plays Rice on 4-game win streak

Arkansas State heads into a matchup with Rice as winners of four consecutive games

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rice defeats Texas State 77-72

Led by Trae Broadnax's 16 points, the Rice Owls defeated the Texas State Bobcats 77-72 on Wednesday

DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Trae Broadnax - Does it all in Owl win Broadnax logged 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals in 30 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 77-72 victory over Texa...

Impact Broadnax had his best all-around game and equaled his season highs in rebounds and assists. The 6-4 senior has scored in double digits in all but one game and five straight. He has fouled out of three of his last four games, but fouls have only kept his minutes under 30 in one of those games. Broadnax will look to keep up his good play on Saturday against Arkansas State.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rice hosts Hall and Texas State

Texas State visits the Rice Owls after DJ Hall scored 23 points in the Bobcats' 78-74 overtime loss to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks

DECEMBER 3 • Associated Press

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 • Associated Press

Dallas Hobbs - Does not play against Oral Roberts Hobbs (undisclosed) missed his third straight game on Wednesday against Oral Roberts.

Impact The Owls are off for a week, so maybe by the time they return against Texas State Hobbs will be back on the court. The Mount St. Mary's transfer had provided 7.7 points and 2.0 steals in 21.5 minutes for the Owls in the first six games.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Patterson - Sits out again Patterson (undisclosed) did not play Wednesday against Oral Roberts.

Impact The Villanova transfer has yet to play this season. He appeared in 10 games for the Owls in 2024-25 and averaged 3.8 points and 4.3 rebounds in 16.8 minutes. He has not appeared in a game since last November.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Smith - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles take on the Rice Owls

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles square off against the Rice Owls at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Florida

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Ellerbee, Barno lead FGCU to 78-63 OT win over Rice

Jordan Ellerbee scored 20 points and Rahmir Barno added six points in the overtime as the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles defeated the Rice Owls 78-63

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Trae Broadnax - Scores 12, snags seven boards Broadnax fouled out of Tuesday's 78-63 OT loss to FGCU after recording 12 points (6-17 FG, 0-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in 35 minutes.

Impact Broadnax has now fouled out of consecutive overtime losses. He was able to play his normal complement of minutes against the Eagles before leaving. Fouls have not been much of an issue in Broadnax's earlier collegiate career. The 6-5 senior is the Owls' leading rebounder (5.4 per game) and playmakers (2.6 assists), and is second on the team in scoring (13.5 points).

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rice visits Duax and FGCU

FGCU plays the Rice Owls after Michael Duax scored 22 points in FGCU's 93-88 victory against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

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 • Associated Press

Cam Carroll - Starts, scores seven Carroll produced seven points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block in 33 minutes during Monday's 89-84 OT loss to Kennesaw State.

Impact Carroll moved into the starting lineup with Dallas Hobbs (undisclosed) out. The 6-2 freshman had been playing significant minutes off the bench, but was providing just 5.3 points and 2.5 assists. If he sticks in the starting lineup, Carroll could be a decent source of assists in a very deep league.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas Hobbs - DNP Monday Hobbs (undisclosed) did not appear in Monday's 89-84 overtime loss to Kennesaw State.

Impact Hobbs has been a key producer for the Owls this season, having played 16 or more minutes in all six appearances (one start). However, the junior guard wasn't able to take the floor Monday. With Rice playing in the inaugural Coconut Hoops, Hobbs won't have much time to rest. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against Florida Gulf Coast. A matchup with Oral Roberts is set for Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Temple basketball player Hysier Miller bet on his team to lose multiple times, NCAA says

The NCAA says former Temple guard Hysier Miller placed dozens of bets on Owls games, including some against his team

NOVEMBER 21 • 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 • Associated Press

Trae Broadnax - Goes for seven boards, six assists Broadnax recorded 13 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Thursday's 90-74 loss to Tarleton St..

Impact Broadnax bounced back from his worst game of the season with just five points in the loss to Tennessee on Monday. He has scored at least 13 points in every other game this season. After averaging 4.2 assists as a junior, Broadnax is providing just 2.8 helpers in 2024-25, although that mark leads the team. The Owls have lost four of their last five, but will hope to get some wins at the Geico Coconut Hoops tournament next week, starting with Kennesaw State on Monday.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson leads Tarleton State against Rice after 33-point outing

Tarleton State plays the Rice Owls after Dior Johnson scored 33 points in the Texans' 77-54 victory over the Angelo State Rams

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Tarleton State visits Rice after Johnson's 33-point showing

Tarleton State takes on the Rice Owls after Dior Johnson scored 33 points in the Texans' 77-54 victory against the Angelo State Rams

NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

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

Anderson and Rice defeat Arkansas State 77-76

Arkansas State Red Wolves play the Rice Owls, aim for 5th straight win

Arkansas State plays Rice on 4-game win streak

Rice defeats Texas State 77-72

Rice hosts Hall and Texas State

Rice wins 81-62 over Oral Roberts

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles take on the Rice Owls

Ellerbee, Barno lead FGCU to 78-63 OT win over Rice

Rice visits Duax and FGCU

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

Ex-Temple basketball player Hysier Miller bet on his team to lose multiple times, NCAA says

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

Johnson leads Tarleton State against Rice after 33-point outing

Tarleton State visits Rice after Johnson's 33-point showing