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Conference USA Tournament - North Texas Downs Rice 68-50 - Match Report
Abou Ousmane scored 16 points leading North Texas to a 68-50 victory over Rice at Ford Center at The Star on Thursday.
North Texas was the ATS victor, as they covered the -11.0-point spread as a favorite.
North Texas got 15 points from Thomas Bell and another 14 points from Tylor Perry. Thomas Bell contributed 5 assists, while Abou Ousmane cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Rice got a 10-point performance from Mylyjael Poteat, who was supported by 10 points from Terrance McBride. Travis Evee had 1 assists in a losing cause for Rice, while Cameron Sheffield grabbed 5 rebounds.
North Texas was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored North Texas as they grabbed 37 boards, while Rice only had 22