14-13, 6-10 Conference
77
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | 27 | 50 | 77 |
| RICE | 43 | 40 | 83 |
17-10, 8-8 Conference
83
Olivari's 34 lead Rice past Western Kentucky 83-77
HOUSTON -- — Quincy Olivari scored 34 points as Rice beat Western Kentucky 83-77 on Saturday night.
Olivari added 12 rebounds for the Owls (17-10, 8-8 Conference USA). Mekhi Mason added 14 points. Max Fiedler scored 12 points, while adding five rebounds and six assists.
Dayvion McKnight led the way for the Hilltoppers (14-13, 6-10) with 21 points and eight rebounds. Emmanuel Akot added 15 points, seven rebounds and four assists for Western Kentucky. Dontaie Allen finished with 12 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
Tudor Fieldhouse
1:00 AM, 19 February 2023
Houston, TX
Attendance: 2,141
- Referees:
- Stephen Divine
- Brent Dugas
- Chris Pacsi
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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