Rice Owls Set to Clash with Florida Atlantic at Tudor Fieldhouse in Men's Basketball

As the Rice Owls prepare to host the Florida Atlantic Owls at Tudor Fieldhouse, fans are eager to see if the home team can continue their recent form. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 24th, promises to be a thrilling encounter in Houston's renowned basketball venue.

The Rice Owls have shown a mixed bag of performances in their last few outings. In their most recent game against the Ragin' Cajuns, they fell short with a final score of 67-84. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; they shot an impressive 42 percent from beyond the arc and maintained a free throw percentage of 78. However, turnovers and lower field goal percentages compared to their opponents ultimately led to their defeat.

Prior to that setback, Rice demonstrated resilience and offensive prowess by securing an emphatic victory over Prairie View A&M Panthers with an 82-56 scoreline. Their shooting was particularly effective that night as they hit 52 percent from the field and an outstanding 90 percent from the free-throw line while dominating points in paint (48) and total rebounds (47).

An away game against Northwestern State Demons showcased another strong performance by Rice as they emerged victorious with a score of 76-51. Their two-point field goal percentage was notable at approximately 62 percent alongside a commendable assist-to-turnover ratio.

Tudor Fieldhouse has been kind to Rice this season; it is where they've shown some of their best basketball. With its capacity crowd often providing an electric atmosphere that fuels the home team's energy levels on court, fans can expect Rice will leverage this advantage against Florida Atlantic.

As we look ahead to this matchup between two teams named after birds of prey, it is clear that maintaining high shooting percentages while minimizing turnovers will be key for Rice if they wish to soar above Florida Atlantic.

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or attend in person at Tudor Fieldhouse on January 25th at 7:00 PM local time (Houston).