ncaab Game Recap
Jimmy V Classic - Rice Owls vs Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers Wrap - Rice Wins 75-69
Rice grabbed a 75-69 win over Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Friday, behind a 18-point effort from Ako Adams at Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium.
Rice was a -2.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Rice got 12 points from Robert Martin and another 10 points from Josh Parrish. Robert Martin contributed 2 assists, while Max Fiedler cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Wisconsin-Milwaukee got 16 points from DeAndre Abram in a losing cause and another 13 points from Darius Roy. C.J. Wilbourn contributed 2 assists for them, while DeAndre Abram had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Rice were victorious, as the score was 42-39 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Rice as they grabbed 40 boards, while Wisconsin-Milwaukee only had 35
Next game, Rice takes its act on the road to face Lamar looking for another win. For Wisconsin-Milwaukee, they head on the road to face Drake.