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Rice Downs Houston Baptist 65-56 - Match Report
Rice grabbed a 65-56 win over Houston Baptist on Saturday, behind a 18-point effort from Travis Evee at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Rice got 17 points from Mekhi Mason and another 14 points from Keanu Dawes. Max Fiedler contributed 10 assists, while Max Fiedler cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Houston Baptist got 17 points from Marcus Greene in a losing cause and another 9 points from Bonke Maring. Marcus Greene contributed 4 assists for them, while Marcus Greene had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Houston Baptist were victorious, as the score was 31-30 at the break.
Houston Baptist had a 44-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Rice looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Houston. Houston Baptist will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Southwest Adventist.