Rice Owls and UTSA Roadrunners to Collide at UTSA Convocation Center

As the Rice University Owls prepare to face off against the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners at the UTSA Convocation Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 17th, promises to be a thrilling encounter between these two competitive teams.

The Rice Owls have been showing a consistent performance on the court. In their recent victory over the Miners on January 14th, they edged out their opponents with an 83-82 win. This nail-biter showcased the Owls' ability to maintain composure under pressure and deliver in crucial moments. Their impressive field goal percentage of 57 percent and three-point shooting accuracy of 44 percent were pivotal in securing this win.

However, it wasn't just their offensive prowess that stood out; defensively, they managed to hold their own by grabbing a total of 29 rebounds and making critical stops when it mattered most. Despite turning over the ball 19 times against the Miners, which is an area for concern, they demonstrated resilience by pulling through with a one-point margin.

In contrast to this close victory was their narrow defeat against Middle Tennessee's Blue Raiders on January 12th. The final scoreline read 71-68 in favor of MTU despite Rice's commendable effort throughout the game. They shot well from inside with a two-point field goal percentage of over 52 percent but struggled beyond the arc at only around 31 percent from three-point range.

The Owls' tenacity was also evident during an intense overtime battle against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on January 6th where they fell short by just six points (88-82). Once again showcasing strong free throw shooting at approximately 73 percent and decent three-point shooting around 43 percent but turnovers proved costly as both teams fought hard for every point.

Looking ahead to their clash with UTSA Roadrunners, RO's fans can expect them to leverage their offensive strengths while tightening up ball security. The Roadrunners will be playing on home turf which could give them an edge; however, if RO can replicate or improve upon their recent performances – especially from behind-the-three-point line – there is every reason for optimism among Owl supporters.

With tip-off set for January 17th at UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio at what would be local time (8:00 PM CST), fans won't want to miss what could be another classic showdown in college basketball history. Those unable to attend can catch all action live via ESPN+ online broadcast network.