Rice Owls to Confront North Texas Mean Green in Fort Worth Showdown

As the Rice Owls prepare to face off against the North Texas Mean Green at Dickies Arena, fans are anticipating a game that could be a defining moment for the team. The upcoming match, scheduled in Fort Worth, will see the Owls as visitors on an unfamiliar court. However, their recent performance suggests they have what it takes to rise to the occasion.

In their last outing at Dickies Arena during the American Athletic - Second Round - Game 3, Rice demonstrated a solid game with an impressive victory over UAB Blazers. The final score of 71-56 highlighted Rice's ability to maintain a consistent offensive pressure throughout all four quarters. With an average scoring of 18 points in each of the first two quarters and ramping it up with 20 points in the third quarter before closing out with 15 points in the fourth, Rice's scoring distribution shows they can deliver throughout an entire game.

Statistically speaking, Rice's shooting was effective; they achieved a field goal percentage of 44 percent and were particularly dominant inside with 44 points coming from within the paint. Their two-point shooting stood at a reliable 50 percent success rate. Although their three-point shots were less frequent and successful at only 25 percent made from beyond the arc, this did not hinder their overall performance.

Defensively, Rice was also strong on rebounds pulling down a total of 53 rebounds—30 defensive and an impressive tally of offensive rebounds at 17—which contributed significantly to second-chance opportunities totaling up to fifteen second-chance points.

The assist-to-turnover ratio for Rice was positive at approximately 1.73 indicating good ball movement and decision-making despite committing eleven turnovers during that game.

As we look ahead towards this matchup against North Texas Mean Green, fans should expect another display of resilience from Rice Owls who have shown they can control both ends of the court effectively. With strategic playmaking and robust defense being key components of their recent success story, there is every reason for optimism among supporters.

The showdown between these two teams is set for March 11th at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth; tip-off is scheduled for late evening local time (23:00 UTC). Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live coverage where available or follow updates online as these teams battle it out on court.