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UAB vs Rice Final: 78-68 - Recap
UAB got 21 points from Michael Ertel as they ran past Rice 78-68 on Friday at Bartow Arena.
The match was decisive in favor of UAB, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
UAB got 16 points from Tyreek Scott-Grayson and another 14 points from Tavin Lovan. Jalen Benjamin contributed 5 assists, while Tyreek Scott-Grayson cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Rice got a 17-point performance from Quincy Olivari, who was supported by 15 points from Chris Mullins. Chris Mullins had 5 assists in a losing cause for Rice, while Max Fiedler grabbed 9 rebounds.
UAB was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UAB won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-30.