Rice Owls vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds - News - March 20, 2023

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Maizen Fausett - Helps Southern Utah to semifinals of CBIFausett finished Monday's 81-79 victory over Rice with 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes.

ImpactFausett was just one board shy of a double-double in the quarterfinals of the CBI. Fausett and Jason Spurgin make quite the frontcourt duo and they will hope to continue that throughout the remainder of this tournament. Fausett is averaging 13.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.1 three-pointers over the last seven games.

MARCH 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jason Spurgin - Nears double-double in winSpurgin ended with nine points (4-8 FG, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 36 minutes during Monday's 81-79 victory over Rice.

ImpactSpurgin is in the middle of a very strong stretch of games. The 6-11 redshirt sophomore is putting up 14.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks over the last six games. Southern Utah will need Spurgin to continue to be a force in the paint if they hope to take home the CBI Championship. Eastern Kentucky will be up next on Tuesday.

MARCH 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Tevian Jones - Game-high 27 pointsJones amassed 27 points (12-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Monday's 81-79 victory over Rice.

ImpactJones led all scorers in this quarterfinal game of the CBI. The fifth-year senior who started his career with Illinois is have a terrific season averaging 17.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.3 three-pointers per contest. Jones will look to continue his high level production in the semifinals on Tuesday against Eastern Kentucky.

MARCH 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 21, 2023•247SPORTS.COM

Jones scores 30, Southern Utah beats Rice 81-79 in CBI

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds defeated the Rice Owls 81-79 in the CBI Tournament on Monday led by Tevian Jones' 30 points

MARCH 20, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olivari's 19 lead Rice over Duquesne in CBI 84-78

Led by Quincy Olivari's 19 points, the Rice Owls defeated the Duquesne Dukes 84-78 in the first round of the CBI Tournament

MARCH 19, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Jones scores 30, Southern Utah beats Rice 81-79 in CBI

Olivari's 19 lead Rice over Duquesne in CBI 84-78