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Stephen F. Austin vs Rice Final: 81-69 - Recap
Keon Thompson went off for 27 points and added 4 rebounds leading Stephen F. Austin over Rice, 81-69, on Tuesday at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Stephen F. Austin was an underdog by +3.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Stephen F. Austin got 19 points from Kameron Burton and another 11 points from Lateef Patrick. Chrishawn Christmas contributed 3 assists, while Jerald Colonel cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Rice got a 21-point performance from Trae Broadnax, who was supported by 12 points from Nick Anderson. Dallas Hobbs had 4 assists in a losing cause for Rice, while Jimmy Oladokun Jr. grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Stephen F. Austin were victorious, as the score was 36-32 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Rice as they grabbed 33 boards, while Stephen F. Austin only had 30
Next game, Stephen F. Austin takes its act home to face Abilene Christian looking for another win. For Rice, they head home to face Texas A&M-Commerce.