Buffen's 20 lead UAB past Rice 70-52
HOUSTON -- — KJ Buffen and Ledarrius Brewer scored 20 points apiece and UAB defeated Rice 70-52 on Saturday.
Buffen added 10 rebounds and three steals for the Blazers (15-7, 6-5 Conference USA). Brewer shot 8 for 14 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line. Eric Gaines recorded 13 points and shot 2 for 12 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free throw line.
Quincy Olivari led the way for the Owls (15-6, 6-4) with 18 points and two steals. Cameron Sheffield added 12 points for Rice. In addition, Max Fiedler had eight points, 12 rebounds, five assists and three blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Craig Murley
- Kevin Mathis
- Chris Pacsi
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 7-1 | - | 17-4 |
| North Texas | 7-2 | 0.5 | 16-5 |
| UAB | 7-2 | 0.5 | 14-8 |
| Temple | 6-3 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Tulane | 5-3 | 2 | 11-10 |
| Florida Atlantic | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| South Florida | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| East Carolina | 4-5 | 3.5 | 12-10 |
| UTSA | 4-5 | 3.5 | 10-11 |
| Tulsa | 3-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5 | 11-10 |
| Wichita State | 1-7 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Charlotte | 1-8 | 6.5 | 8-14 |
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