Robert Martin
Martin scores 20 to lift Rice over Houston Baptist 96-84
Robert Martin

Martin scores 20 to lift Rice over Houston Baptist 96-84

Published Dec. 14, 2019 10:18 p.m. ET

HOUSTON (AP) — Robert Martin had 20 points as Rice defeated Houston Baptist 96-84 on Saturday night.

Drew Peterson had 17 points for Rice (7-4). Chris Mullins added 13 points. Trey Murphy III had 13 points for the hosts.

The 96 points were a season best for Rice.

Ian DuBose had 29 points for the Huskies (0-8), whose season-opening losing streak stretched to eight games. Jalon Gates added 16 points. Myles Pierre had 11 points.

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Rice plays St. Thomas (TX) at home on Thursday. Houston Baptist looks for its first win of the season against Stephen F. Austin on the road on Wednesday.

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