Rice Owls Set to Soar Against UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena

As the Rice Owls prepare to face off against the UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent performance trends. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 22nd, promises an exciting clash in Birmingham.

The Owls have shown a mixed bag of results in their past games. Despite a tough loss against the Ragin' Cajuns with a final score of 67-84, where they struggled with field goal percentage and turnovers, they bounced back impressively against Prairie View A&M Panthers with an 82-56 victory. This win was characterized by an impressive two-point shooting percentage and dominance in points from the paint.

Their most recent away game against Northwestern State Demons saw them secure a comfortable win at 76-51. The team's two-point shooting was once again noteworthy, and they managed to keep turnovers low while maintaining a solid assist-to-turnover ratio.

One area that has been consistent for the Owls is their ability to control rebounds on both ends of the court. This rebounding strength could be crucial as they head into enemy territory at Bartow Arena—a venue known for its energetic atmosphere that often boosts home team performance.

The Rice Owls will need to focus on maintaining high shooting percentages while managing turnovers effectively if they want to overcome the Blazers on their home court. Fans can expect intense competition under the boards and should look out for how well Rice capitalizes on second-chance points opportunities.

For those who want to catch all the action live, tune into ESPN+ on February 22nd at 1:00 AM UTC (February 21st local time). With both teams looking to assert themselves in this matchup, it's sure not one you'll want to miss!