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Rice vs UAB Final: 86-72 - Recap
Drew Peterson scored 17 points leading Rice to a 86-72 victory over UAB at Bartow Arena on Thursday.
Rice was a +7.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Rice got 16 points from Quincy Olivari and another 13 points from Ako Adams. Drew Peterson contributed 6 assists, while Robert Martin cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
UAB got 30 points from Tyreek Scott-Grayson in a losing cause and another 14 points from Jalen Benjamin. Jalen Benjamin contributed 5 assists for them, while Tyreek Scott-Grayson had 5 rebounds.
Rice led at halftime, 47-29.
UAB won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-26.
Rice heads into a battle against Middle Tennessee. UAB, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Texas.