Rice Owls to Battle Prairie View A&M Panthers at Tudor Fieldhouse in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Rice Owls prepare to host the Prairie View A&M Panthers at Tudor Fieldhouse, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an enthralling encounter in women's basketball. The Owls have shown a mix of promise and areas for improvement in their recent outings, which sets the stage for an intriguing matchup.
In their last game on December 9 against the Gonzaga Bulldogs, the Owls fell short by 8 points, finishing with a score of 72 against Gonzaga's 80. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, their impressive points in paint tallying up to 48 and a commendable free throw percentage of roughly 79 percent. However, they struggled from beyond the arc with only a 17 percent success rate on three-point attempts.
Earlier performances also offer insights into what fans can expect from RICE. On December 2 against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, they dominated with an assertive victory scoring 84 points while limiting their opponents to just 56. Their defensive prowess was evident as they racked up seven blocks and fourteen steals contributing significantly to twenty points off turnovers.
Against Texas Southern Tigers on November 30 at home turf Tudor Fieldhouse where they will face PV next, RICE secured another win by thirty points (74-44). Their three-point shooting was particularly noteworthy as they hit nearly half of their attempts from deep.
The upcoming game presents an opportunity for Rice Owls to capitalize on these strengths while addressing weaknesses such as turnover rates and consistency in long-range shooting. The Panthers should not be underestimated though; any lapse in defensive concentration could give PV ample chances to stay competitive or even cause an upset.
The scheduled clash between these two teams is set for December 16 at Tudor Fieldhouse starting at 3:00 PM local time. Fans eager not to miss any action should note that no broadcast networks have been announced yet; attending live may be the best option to support RICE as they aim for victory on home court advantage.