Patterson, Graves lead Charlotte to 81-79 OT win over Rice
Nik Graves, Lu'Cye Patterson score key OT buckets for Charlotte
Nik Graves flies in for a dunk, and Lu'Cye Patterson drains a go-ahead trey for Charlotte in overtime vs. 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
- Referees:
- Jason Baker
- Brian Dorsey
- Mike Nance
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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