Rice Owls Set to Challenge Memphis Tigers at Elma Roane Fieldhouse

As the Rice Owls prepare to face off against the Memphis Tigers at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse, fans can anticipate a game where past performance trends will be crucial. The Owls have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, with their latest game ending in a narrow defeat against the Houston Cougars, 63-71. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, their free throw accuracy was impressive at 87 percent and they managed to secure 40 rebounds.

However, turnovers were a significant issue for Rice in that matchup as they gave up possession 21 times which translated into nine points for Houston. Their three-point shooting also left much to be desired with only a 21 percent success rate from beyond the arc.

In contrast, when playing on home turf against Prairie View A&M Panthers earlier this season, Rice showcased what they are capable of by securing an emphatic victory with an 85-59 scoreline. Their offensive play was more fluid and efficient; they shot better overall from the field at 42 percent and excelled once again from the free-throw line matching their previous accuracy of 87 percent. Defensively they were stronger too – limiting turnovers to just twelve while forcing twenty-four points off turnovers.

The upcoming game is set for February 21st at Elma Roane Fieldhouse in Memphis. Fans looking forward to seeing how Rice will adjust their strategy after recent performances should mark their calendars for this exciting encounter. The Owls will need to tighten up defensively and maintain discipline if they are going to overcome Memphis on their own court.

For those who wish to support or watch how events unfold live can do so on February 21st at Elma Roane Fieldhouse starting from one o'clock in the morning GMT time zone (February 20th local time).