Mason's 19 lead Rice past UAB 94-71
Anthony Selden denies UAB Blazers with swat
Anthony Selden denies UAB Blazers with swat
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Mekhi Mason had 19 points in Rice's 94-71 victory against UAB on Wednesday night.
Mason also added six rebounds and six assists for the Owls (10-16, 4-9 American Athletic Conference). Andrew Akuchie added 18 points while shooting 7 of 8 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line, and they also had five rebounds. Keanu Dawes was 5 of 7 shooting (3 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.
Yaxel Lendeborg finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Blazers (17-9, 9-4). Efrem Johnson added 13 points for UAB. Javian Davis also recorded 10 points, eight rebounds and two steals.
Rice took the lead with 12:34 remaining in the first half and never looked back. The score was 49-24 at halftime, with Mason racking up 13 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jerry Heater
- Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
- Courtney Green
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
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