Florida International Panthers @ Rice Owls
14-17, 8-12 CUSA
90
14-17, 8-12 CUSA
17-14, 8-12 CUSA
83
17-14, 8-12 CUSA
Jones scores 30, Florida International downs Rice 90-83
HOUSTON -- — Denver Jones scored 30 points and Florida International beat Rice 90-83 on Saturday.
Jones added six rebounds for the Panthers (14-17, 8-12 Conference USA), who snapped a five-game losing streak. Seth Pinkney scored 15 points and blocked three shots. Jayden Brewer pitched in with 14 points and nine rebounds.
Quincy Olivari led the Owls (17-14, 8-12) with 23 points and three steals. Travis Evee added 22 points and five assists, while Mekhi Mason scored 14.
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Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Rodrick Dixon
Referee:Brent Dugas
Referee:Nomi Kidwai
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 4-0 | - | 12-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 3-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Missouri State | 3-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-1 | 1 | 8-7 |
| New Mexico State | 2-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Florida International | 2-2 | 2 | 9-6 |
| Western Kentucky | 2-2 | 2 | 9-6 |
| Sam Houston | 1-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 1-3 | 3 | 8-7 |
| Delaware | 1-3 | 3 | 5-10 |
| UTEP | 1-3 | 3 | 5-10 |
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple | 3-0 | - | 11-5 |
| Tulane | 2-0 | 0.5 | 11-4 |
| Memphis | 2-0 | 0.5 | 7-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 2-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Charlotte | 2-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| Tulsa | 1-1 | 1.5 | 13-2 |
| South Florida | 1-1 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
| North Texas | 1-2 | 2 | 10-6 |
| UAB | 1-2 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Wichita State | 1-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| Rice | 1-2 | 2 | 7-9 |
| East Carolina | 0-2 | 2.5 | 5-10 |
| UTSA | 0-3 | 3 | 4-11 |
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