Rice Owls and the Murray State Racers meet

Murray State Racers (1-0) vs. Rice Owls (1-0)

Richmond, Virginia; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Rice will take on Murray State at Robins Center in Richmond, Virginia.

Rice went 29-6 overall with an 11-4 record against non-conference opponents in the 2025-26 season. The Owls averaged 7.4 steals, 3.5 blocks and 12.9 turnovers per game last season.

Murray State went 32-4 overall with a 10-3 record in non-conference play during the 2025-26 season. The Racers averaged 14.6 assists per game on 29.0 made field goals last season.

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