Clash of the Owls and Mean Green: Who Will Soar at Tudor Fieldhouse?

As the Rice Owls prepare to host the North Texas Mean Green at Tudor Fieldhouse, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its impressive performance. The upcoming game, scheduled for March 9th at 7 PM, will be a pivotal moment for the Owls who have been showcasing a strong trend in their recent games.

The Owls have been on an offensive tear lately. In their last three games, they've demonstrated remarkable scoring efficiency. Their most recent victory against East Carolina saw them shooting an impressive 47 percent from the field and an even more striking 82 percent from the free-throw line. This level of accuracy was complemented by a solid defense that held their opponents to just 35 percent shooting.

Furthermore, Rice's ability to control rebounds has been notable; they outrebounded East Carolina by eight and maintained a positive assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.67. This trend continued in their away game against UAB where they shot an astounding 60 percent from the field and secured a comfortable win with contributions across the board.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing as evidenced by their overtime loss to Tulsa where despite maintaining good shooting percentages (46 percent overall), turnovers and fouls proved costly in a tightly contested game that saw numerous lead changes.

The Mean Green will undoubtedly pose a challenge with their own set of skills and strategies but playing at home should give Rice some advantage as they look to leverage Tudor Fieldhouse's supportive atmosphere.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN+ internet broadcast network. With both teams looking to assert dominance in conference play, this is one game you won't want to miss!