Rice Owls @ Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
RICE | 33 | 31 | 64 |
| 46 | 28 | 74 |
Louisiana Tech rolls past Rice 74-64
RUSTON, La. -- Erik McCree had 19 points and Louisiana Tech maintained a double-digit lead throughout the second half to beat Rice 74-64 on Thursday night.
McCree had 15 points in the first half when the Bulldogs (13-6, 5-1 Conference USA) led by as many as 15. Jy'lan Washington's 3-pointer pushed their lead into double digits for good at 37-25 with 3:39 left in the period.
The Owls (12-7, 2-4) entered the game ranked 19th in the nation in points per game at 83.8 but had 23 turnovers leading to 33 points for Louisiana Tech.
The Bulldogs pulled away with a 17-7 run to lead 27-16 with 7:11 left in the first half. They lead by 13 at the break and had their largest lead at 68-44.
Omar Sherman added 12 points and Derric Jean scored 10 for the Bulldogs.
Marcus Jackson had 18 points and Marcus Evans scored 11 for the Owls.
Game Information
Ruston, LA
Referee:Zelton Steed
Referee:Pat Adams
Referee:Gary Maxwell
2025-26 Standings
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Tulsa | 13-5 | 2 | 30-8 |
| Wichita State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| UAB | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Charlotte | 9-9 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Tulane | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Memphis | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rice | 7-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| East Carolina | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| UTSA | 1-17 | 14 | 5-25 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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