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Rice Downs Memphis 74-71 - Match Report
Rice got 17 points from Mekhi Mason as they ran past Memphis 74-71 on Wednesday at FedExForum.
Rice was a +14.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Rice got 15 points from Keanu Dawes and another 14 points from Travis Evee. Max Fiedler contributed 5 assists, while Max Fiedler cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Memphis got 18 points from David Jones in a losing cause and another 14 points from Malcolm Dandridge. Jahvon Quinerly contributed 6 assists for them, while Nae'Qwan Tomlin had 8 rebounds.
Rice led at halftime, 33-23.
Memphis had a 33-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Rice takes its act on the road to face UTSA looking for another win. For Memphis, they head home to face Wichita State.