Rice knocks off Florida International 77-70
Kellen Amos hits tough shot in traffic for and-1
Kellen Amos posts up and makes a difficult shot over an FIU defender for and-1.
HOUSTON -- — Caden Powell had 17 points in Rice's 77-70 season-opening victory against Florida International on Tuesday night.
Powell added 11 rebounds for the Owls. Trae Broadnax added 15 points while finishing 7 of 11 from the floor while he also had seven rebounds and six assists.
Jayden Brewer and Dashon Gittens each scored 18 points for FIU. Travis Gray also had 15 points and eight rebounds.
Rice took the lead with 5:56 to go in the first half and never looked back. The score was 38-27 at halftime, with Powell racking up nine points. Broadnax scored a team-high 11 points after the break.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Groover
- Jeb Hartness
- Owen Shortt
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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