Rice Owls Set to Battle UAB Blazers at Ford Center at The Star

As the Rice Owls prepare to face off against the UAB Blazers at the Ford Center at The Star, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. In their last outing, the Owls secured a narrow victory over the Roadrunners with a final score of 72-71. This win showcased Rice's ability to maintain composure under pressure and deliver results.

The statistics from that game reveal some of Rice's strengths and areas for improvement. With an impressive two-point field goal percentage of 66 percent, it's clear that Rice excels in close-range shots. Their overall field goal percentage stood strong at 49 percent, indicating efficient scoring from various positions on the court.

However, there is room for growth in three-point shooting where they only managed a 22 percent success rate. Improving this aspect could be crucial against a team like UAB that might exploit any weaknesses.

Defensively, Rice showed prowess with seven blocks and three steals but will need to watch their personal fouls after racking up eighteen in the last game. Rebounding was another area where they were outperformed by UTSA; improving on their total of thirty-three rebounds could give them more second-chance points and control over the game pace.

The upcoming match promises to be an exciting one as both teams vie for dominance on this neutral ground. The Ford Center at The Star offers state-of-the-art facilities that neither team can claim as home court advantage – leveling the playing field quite literally.

Fans looking forward to supporting Rice should mark their calendars for March 10th when these two teams clash at 2:30 AM UTC (March 9th local time). For those unable to attend in person, live coverage will be available through ESPN+ online network – ensuring no one misses out on what is set up to be an enthralling encounter between these competitive squads.