As the Rice Owls prepare to face off against the UTSA Roadrunners at the UTSA Convocation Center, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a string of challenging games. The upcoming clash on March 5th promises to be a pivotal moment for Rice, who have shown both resilience and areas in need of improvement in recent performances.

In their last game on February 21st against Memphis Tigers, Rice put up an impressive fight but ultimately fell short with a final score of 74-79. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways: they demonstrated strong offensive capabilities by scoring 46 points in the paint and maintaining a free throw percentage of 70. However, turnovers were a glaring issue as they gave up possession 22 times.

The game before that, on February 17th against UAB Blazers, saw another tough loss for Rice with a scoreline of 74-87. While their three-point shooting improved to 37 percent and free throw accuracy was commendable at 79 percent, it wasn't enough to secure victory.

However, it's not all doom and gloom for RICE fans. A glimmer of hope shone through during their home game on February 15th when they secured a win over East Carolina Pirates with a score of 75-57. This victory showcased what RICE is capable of when firing on all cylinders: an impressive defensive effort leading to steals that translated into points off turnovers (22), coupled with an excellent free throw percentage at an astounding rate of 84 percent.

The key takeaway from these past games is that while RICE has struggled defensively at times—evidenced by high personal fouls—they've also shown tenacity and grit that could very well tip scales in their favor against UTSA.

Looking ahead to March's matchup, if RICE can tighten up defensively without compromising their aggressive playstyle that leads to steals and fast-break opportunities while also managing turnovers better than in previous outings; there's every reason for optimism among supporters.

UTSA Roadrunners will undoubtedly provide stiff competition; however, based on recent performances where RICE has shown flashes of brilliance particularly in scoring within paint and capitalizing off opponents' mistakes—the Owls have what it takes to come out victorious if they play smart basketball focused on minimizing errors while exploiting weaknesses observed in past encounters.

Fans should mark their calendars for March 5th at precisely half-past six o'clock PM Central Time when these two teams go head-to-head at San Antonio's own UTSA Convocation Center. For those unable to attend in person, this thrilling contest will be available for viewing so you won't miss any action-packed moments as your beloved Owls aim for triumph away from home.

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