ncaab Game Recap
Rice Falls 91-66 to Tennessee - Recap
Tennessee blew out Rice on Monday, running up the score in a 91-66 win at Food City Center.
Tennessee earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -26.0-point spread.
Tennessee got 20 points from Felix Okpara and another 19 points from Nate Ament. Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributed 8 assists, while Nate Ament cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Rice got a 19-point performance from Nick Anderson, who was supported by 14 points from Cam Carroll. Cam Carroll had 3 assists in a losing cause for Rice, while Trae Broadnax grabbed 4 rebounds.
Tennessee was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Tennessee had a 44-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Tennessee takes its act home to face Tennessee State looking for another win. For Rice, they head home to face Tarleton State.