Olivari's 34 lead Rice past Western Kentucky 83-77
HOUSTON -- — Quincy Olivari scored 34 points as Rice beat Western Kentucky 83-77 on Saturday night.
Olivari added 12 rebounds for the Owls (17-10, 8-8 Conference USA). Mekhi Mason added 14 points. Max Fiedler scored 12 points, while adding five rebounds and six assists.
Dayvion McKnight led the way for the Hilltoppers (14-13, 6-10) with 21 points and eight rebounds. Emmanuel Akot added 15 points, seven rebounds and four assists for Western Kentucky. Dontaie Allen finished with 12 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
Tudor Fieldhouse
1:00 AM, 19 February 2023
Houston, TX
Attendance: 2,141
- Referees:
- Stephen Divine
- Brent Dugas
- Chris Pacsi
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
| New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |
2023-24 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 16-2 | - | 25-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 14-4 | 2 | 25-9 |
| Charlotte | 13-5 | 3 | 19-12 |
| UAB | 12-6 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Memphis | 11-7 | 5 | 22-10 |
| SMU | 11-7 | 5 | 20-13 |
| North Texas | 10-8 | 6 | 19-15 |
| Tulsa | 7-11 | 9 | 16-15 |
| East Carolina | 7-11 | 9 | 15-18 |
| Tulane | 5-13 | 11 | 14-17 |
| Temple | 5-13 | 11 | 16-20 |
| Wichita State | 5-13 | 11 | 15-19 |
| UTSA | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
| Rice | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
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