ncaab Game Recap
Recap - UAB Defeats Rice 70-52
KJ Buffen scored 20 points and added 3 assists for a double-double, leading UAB over Rice, 70-52, on Saturday at Tudor Fieldhouse.
UAB won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.5-point spread as favorites.
UAB got 20 points from KJ Buffen and another 13 points from Eric Gaines. Eric Gaines contributed 5 assists, while Trey Jemison cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Rice got a 18-point performance from Quincy Olivari, who was supported by 12 points from Cameron Sheffield. Max Fiedler had 5 assists in a losing cause for Rice, while Max Fiedler grabbed 12 rebounds.
UAB was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored UAB as they grabbed 42 boards, while Rice only had 28
Next game, UAB takes its act home to face Florida Atlantic looking for another win. For Rice, they head on the road to face Louisiana Tech.