Rice Owls to Face Northwestern State Demons at Prather Coliseum in Upcoming Basketball Game

As the Rice Owls prepare to face off against the Northwestern State Demons at Prather Coliseum, fans can anticipate a competitive clash in men's basketball. The Owls have shown a promising trend in their recent performances, which could play a significant role in the upcoming game.

In their last outing at Tudor Fieldhouse, the Rice Owls secured an impressive victory over Incarnate Word Cardinals with an 80-57 scoreline. Dominating both halves, they showcased a high two-point field goal percentage of 69 and overall field goal efficiency of 52 percent. Their offensive prowess was evident with 48 points scored in the paint and a commendable second-chance point tally of 19.

However, consistency remains key for Rice as they had previously suffered a setback against Houston Cougars where they were limited to just 39 points and struggled with shooting accuracy across the board. This dip saw their two-point percentage drop to 33 and three-point success rate fall to just under 24 percent.

Rebounding from that loss, Rice demonstrated resilience by defeating Houston Christian Huskies with a solid performance that included six blocks and eight steals contributing to their defensive efforts. While their three-point shooting remained low at only 20 percent, they managed an improved free throw percentage of 50 compared to previous games.

The venue for this encounter could influence proceedings as well; Prather Coliseum will provide Northwestern State Demons with home-court advantage. However, if Rice can replicate their strong showing from recent home games while addressing inconsistencies from past away matches, they stand poised for success.

Fans eager to support the Owls can catch them on December 16th at Prather Coliseum or tune into ESPN+ for live coverage starting at 8:00 PM local time.