Haggerty scores 21 to help Tulsa hold off Rice 85-83
Tulsa hangs on to beat Rice in chaotic finish
The refs go to the monitor to look at a potential foul on a tying attempt by Rice, but rule the game in Tulsa's favor to the dismay of Owls coach Scott Pera.
HOUSTON -- — PJ Haggerty scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half to help Tulsa fend off Rice 85-83 on Saturday night.
Haggerty added five rebounds for the Golden Hurricane (11-8, 2-5 American Athletic Conference). Cobe Williams added 19 points while shooting 5 for 8 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 10 from the free throw line, and he also had five rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Jared Garcia was 5 of 9 shooting (3 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.
Mekhi Mason led the Owls (7-13, 1-6) in scoring, finishing with 19 points, seven assists and three steals. Travis Evee added 15 points for Rice. Max Fiedler also had 14 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and two steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Rodrick Dixon
- Shane Land
- Lucas Santos
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAB | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Memphis | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| North Texas | 4-1 | 0.5 | 13-4 |
| Temple | 4-1 | 0.5 | 12-6 |
| Tulane | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| South Florida | 3-2 | 1.5 | 10-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| East Carolina | 3-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 3 | 11-8 |
| UTSA | 2-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Tulsa | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Wichita State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 11-7 |
| Charlotte | 0-6 | 5 | 7-12 |
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