Charlotte 49ers @ Rice Owls
Patterson, Graves lead Charlotte to 81-79 OT win over Rice
HOUSTON -- — Lu'Cye Patterson scored 22 points and Nik Graves scored six in the overtime and Charlotte beat Rice 81-79 on Tuesday night.
Patterson also had five rebounds for the 49ers (10-7, 4-1 American Athletic Conference). Dishon Jackson scored 17 points and added five rebounds. Graves was 6 of 10 shooting (2 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 15 points.
The Owls (6-11, 0-4) were led by Travis Evee, who posted 21 points, eight rebounds and three steals. Rice also got 15 points, 10 rebounds and six assists from Max Fiedler. Mekhi Mason also had 14 points, seven assists and two steals.
Both teams play on Saturday. Charlotte hosts North Texas and Rice travels to play Temple.
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Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Jason Baker
Referee:Brian Dorsey
Referee:Mike Nance
2025-26 Standings
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 9-3 | - | 17-8 |
| Tulsa | 8-4 | 1 | 20-5 |
| Temple | 7-4 | 1.5 | 15-9 |
| Charlotte | 7-4 | 1.5 | 13-11 |
| UAB | 7-5 | 2 | 16-9 |
| Wichita State | 7-5 | 2 | 15-10 |
| Memphis | 7-5 | 2 | 12-12 |
| Florida Atlantic | 6-6 | 3 | 14-11 |
| Tulane | 5-6 | 3.5 | 14-10 |
| North Texas | 5-7 | 4 | 14-11 |
| Rice | 5-7 | 4 | 11-14 |
| East Carolina | 3-8 | 5.5 | 8-16 |
| UTSA | 0-12 | 9 | 4-20 |
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