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North Texas Downs Rice 74-64 - Match Report
North Texas grabbed a 74-64 win over Rice on Saturday, behind a 21-point effort from Kai Huntsberry at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed North Texas were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.0 at sportsbooks.
North Texas got 17 points from Abou Ousmane and another 13 points from Rubin Jones. Kai Huntsberry contributed 5 assists, while Abou Ousmane cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Rice got 17 points from Mekhi Mason in a losing cause and another 13 points from Max Fiedler. Max Fiedler contributed 3 assists for them, while Max Fiedler had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed North Texas were victorious, as the score was 40-30 at the break.
North Texas had a 33-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
North Texas looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UAB. Rice will aim to get back on the winning track at Florida Atlantic.