Rice Owls Set to Face Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Rice University Owls prepare to face off against the University of Houston Cougars at the Fertitta Center, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling encounter in women's basketball. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 20th, is expected to be a test of resilience and strategy for both teams.
The Rice Owls have shown commendable performance on the court this season. In their recent match on December 9th against Gonzaga Bulldogs at Tudor Fieldhouse, they scored 72 points but fell short by eight points against the Bulldogs' 80. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways for Rice; they demonstrated an impressive field goal percentage of 45 and were particularly strong inside with 48 points in paint. Their free throw accuracy was notable as well, standing at roughly 79 percent.
Another aspect where Rice excelled was their defensive play. They managed eight steals and although they didn't block any shots that game, it doesn't overshadow their ability to disrupt plays and create turnovers. However, one area where improvement is needed is beyond the arc; a three-point shooting percentage of just about 17 percent won't cut it against high-caliber teams like Houston.
Looking back further into their season provides more insights into the Owls' capabilities. On December 2nd against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, Rice emerged victorious with an impressive scoreline of 84-56 showcasing their offensive prowess. Their defense was equally formidable with seven blocks and fourteen steals contributing significantly to that win.
Against Texas Southern Tigers on November 30th at Tudor Fieldhouse again showed why they can’t be underestimated - scoring a solid victory with a scoreline of 74-44 which included an outstanding three-point shooting performance hitting nearly half their attempts from downtown.
The Houston Cougars will provide stiff competition though; as hosts they'll have not only home-court advantage but also fan support behind them which can never be discounted in such matchups.
In conclusion, while past performances suggest that Rice has areas needing improvement especially from long range if they want to secure wins consistently – there’s no denying that when it comes down to crunch time these ladies know how to step up their game both offensively and defensively making them formidable opponents indeed!
Fans eager not only witness but also support Rice should mark calendars for December 20th when action tips off at exactly seven o'clock PM local time right within confines Fertitta Center located heart Houston city itself – unfortunately broadcast networks haven’t been announced yet however stay tuned closer date more information regarding viewing options may become available then!