Rice Owls vs Ohio Bobcats
Sears lifts Ohio past Rice on late shot
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- — Mark Sears made a layup with four seconds remaining to lead Ohio to a 65-64 win over Rice in the College Basketball Invitational first round on Saturday night.
The Owls were unable to get off a shot on their next possession.
Jason Carter had 26 points to lead the Bobcats.
Ben Vander Plas had 13 points for Ohio (25-9).
Carl Pierre had 20 points for the Owls (16-17). Travis Evee added 12 points. Chris Mullins had 11 points.
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Game Information
Daytona Beach, FL
Referee:Chris Beaver
Referee:Tim Stewart
Referee:Ed Phillips
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 17-0 | - | 30-0 |
| Akron | 16-1 | 1 | 25-5 |
| Kent State | 13-4 | 4 | 22-8 |
| Toledo | 10-7 | 7 | 16-14 |
| Ohio | 9-8 | 8 | 15-15 |
| Bowling Green | 8-9 | 9 | 17-13 |
| Buffalo | 7-10 | 10 | 17-13 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 10.5 | 16-15 |
| Ball State | 6-11 | 11 | 11-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-11 | 11 | 10-20 |
| Western Michigan | 4-13 | 13 | 10-20 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-13 | 13 | 10-20 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-13 | 13 | 9-20 |
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 13-3 | - | 21-8 |
| Wichita State | 12-5 | 1.5 | 20-10 |
| Tulsa | 11-5 | 2 | 23-6 |
| UAB | 10-7 | 3.5 | 19-11 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-8 | 4.5 | 17-13 |
| Charlotte | 9-8 | 4.5 | 15-15 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 5 | 18-13 |
| Tulane | 8-8 | 5 | 17-12 |
| Temple | 7-9 | 6 | 15-14 |
| Memphis | 7-9 | 6 | 12-17 |
| East Carolina | 6-10 | 7 | 11-18 |
| Rice | 6-11 | 7.5 | 12-18 |
| UTSA | 1-16 | 12.5 | 5-24 |
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