Rice Owls Secure Victory at UTSA Convocation Center Against Roadrunners

In a tightly contested conference game, the Rice University Owls emerged victorious over the UTSA Roadrunners with a final score of 88-81. The Owls now stand with an impressive record, while the Roadrunners' record reflects their valiant effort in the face of defeat.

The game unfolded at the UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio, where fans witnessed an intense battle that required overtime to decide the winner. The Rice Owls demonstrated remarkable resilience and teamwork throughout the match. They managed to score 32 points in the first half and increased their momentum to add another 40 points in the second half. Overtime saw them outscore their opponents by seven points, which ultimately sealed their win.

The Owls showcased a balanced offensive attack with a field goal percentage of 47 and were particularly effective from inside, hitting 57 percent of two-point attempts which contributed significantly to their total of 42 points in paint. Their free throw performance was modest at around 58 percent but did not deter them from taking control of the game.

Defensively, Rice was just as impressive; they grabbed a total of 44 rebounds – including both defensive (28) and offensive (12) boards – which played a crucial role in maintaining possession and creating second-chance opportunities that resulted in an additional 14 points for the team.

Key players stepped up for Rice; assists were distributed generously among teammates totaling up to an impressive count of 22 for the game, reflecting strong team cohesion and court vision. The defense also held strong with four blocks and four steals contributing to their overall effort.

On the other side, despite falling short on this occasion, UTSA Roadrunners put forth a commendable performance. They started off strong scoring more than Rice in initial half but couldn't maintain that pace later on. Their three-point shooting was slightly better than Rice's at around 36 percent accuracy rate from beyond arc resulting into eleven made shots from distance.

The upcoming schedule sees Rice Owls heading into another challenging matchup against North Texas Mean Green at UNT Coliseum located in Denton on January 19th at approximately eight PM Central Time Zone. Fans eager to support can tune into ESPN+ for live coverage as these two teams go head-to-head on court.