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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Rice Owls Recap - Rice Wins 77-66
Rice grabbed a 77-66 win over Middle Tennessee on Sunday, behind a 21-point effort from Trey Murphy III at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Rice was a favorite by -6.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Rice got 21 points from Robert Martin and another 16 points from Drew Peterson. Drew Peterson contributed 10 assists, while Trey Murphy III cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Middle Tennessee got a 13-point performance from Reggie Scurry, who was supported by 12 points from Antonio Green. C.J. Jones had 5 assists in a losing cause for Middle Tennessee, while Tyson Jackson grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Middle Tennessee were victorious, as the score was 29-25 at the break.
Rice won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-27.
Rice looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Southern Mississippi. Middle Tennessee will aim to get back on the winning track vs. UTEP.