ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Rice Defeats Western Kentucky 81-78
Rice earned a 81-78 victory over Western Kentucky on Thursday, getting 24 points from Travis Evee at E.A. Diddle Arena.
Rice won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +6.5-point spread as underdogs.
Rice got 15 points from Max Fiedler and another 15 points from Cameron Sheffield. Travis Evee contributed 5 assists, while Max Fiedler cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Western Kentucky got a 18-point performance from Jairus Hamilton, who was supported by 17 points from Dayvion McKnight. Emmanuel Akot had 5 assists in a losing cause for Western Kentucky, while Jamarion Sharp grabbed 8 rebounds.
Rice trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Western Kentucky had a 36-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Rice takes its act on the road to face UTEP looking for another win. For Western Kentucky, they head on the road to face Middle Tennessee.