Rice Owls to Host UTEP Miners at Tudor Fieldhouse in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Rice Owls prepare to welcome the UTEP Miners to Tudor Fieldhouse, fans can anticipate an intense matchup. The Owls have shown a competitive edge in their recent games, despite facing tough opponents. In their last encounter with the Blue Raiders, they narrowly missed victory with a final score of 68-71. Their performance was marked by strong paint presence where they scored 40 points and demonstrated solid two-point shooting at 52 percent accuracy.

The team's resilience was further tested against the Bulldogs in an overtime thriller that ended with Rice just short of a win, scoring 82 points to Louisiana Tech's 88. The Owls showcased their ability to convert from beyond the arc, hitting nearly 43 percent of their three-point attempts.

However, it is worth noting that turnovers have been a concern for Rice; they recorded 14 turnovers against both aforementioned opponents. This is an area where improvement could be pivotal in securing a win against UTEP.

On defense, Rice has been consistent on the boards with totals of 34 and 38 rebounds in these games respectively but will need to maintain this effort as they face off against UTEP once again after defeating them previously with a scoreline of 72-67.

Tudor Fieldhouse provides an intimate atmosphere that can certainly work in favor of the home team. With its capacity crowd often rallying behind the Owls, it could play a significant role in boosting morale and potentially influencing game outcomes through sheer energy and support from fans.

Looking ahead at this upcoming contest scheduled for January 14th at Tudor Fieldhouse located on Main Street Houston TX Zip Code:77251; fans are encouraged to catch all live action on CUSA TV starting at local time (20:00). This game promises not only excitement but also serves as another opportunity for Rice Owls to showcase their growth as a unit and possibly add another win under their belt this season.