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Rice Falls 95-79 Against UTSA - Game Recap
Jhivvan Jackson scored 24 points leading UTSA to a 95-79 victory over Rice at UTSA Convocation Center on Thursday.
Bettors who backed UTSA were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks.
UTSA got 20 points from Nick Allen and another 19 points from Giovanni De Nicolao. Giovanni De Nicolao contributed 7 assists, while Nick Allen cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Rice got 14 points from Chris Mullins in a losing cause and another 14 points from Quentin Millora-Brown. Chris Mullins contributed 4 assists for them, while Quentin Millora-Brown had 8 rebounds.
UTSA was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Rice had a 32-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UTSA looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the North Texas. Rice will aim to get back on the winning track at UTEP.