ncaab Game Recap
Jimmy V Classic - Rice Owls vs East Carolina Pirates Recap - Rice Wins 77-69
Rice grabbed a 77-69 win over East Carolina on Sunday, behind a 16-point effort from Drew Peterson at Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium.
Rice won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +0.0-point spread as underdogs.
Rice got 15 points from Ako Adams and another 14 points from Robert Martin. Drew Peterson contributed 4 assists, while Max Fiedler cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
East Carolina got a 20-point performance from Tyrie Jackson, who was supported by 18 points from Jayden Gardner. Tristen Newton had 2 assists in a losing cause for East Carolina, while Jayden Gardner grabbed 9 rebounds.
Rice trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
East Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-32.
Next game, Rice takes its act on the road to face Lamar looking for another win. For East Carolina, they head on the road to face James Madison.