Rice University Owls Fall to Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 79-58

The Rice University Owls put up a fierce fight against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, but ultimately fell short, losing 79-58 in a game played at the Thomas Assembly Center. The Owls took an early lead before the Bulldogs stormed back, ultimately winning the game with a 13-0 run in the second half. Despite their best efforts, the Owls were unable to overcome the Bulldogs' lead.

Key Takeaways:

• Rice University Owls showed resilience in the game, fighting back from a 12-point deficit to tie the game at 23-23.
• Quincy Olivari led the Owls with 16 points and six rebounds, while Riley Abercrombie tied a career-high with 15 points and set a new career-high with five three-pointers.
• Max Fiedler recorded his seventh double-double of the year, scoring 10 points and grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds.
• The Owls were held to just 33.9% (19-of-56) from the field and 26.5% (9-of-34) from three, but made up for it with a perfect 11-of-11 from the free throw line.
• Louisana Tech connected on 46.7% (28-of-60) from the floor and 39.1% (9-of-23) from three, outrebounding the Owls 40-31.
• The Owls fell to 12-12 on the year and 6-10 in Conference USA, with a 7-18 record against Louisiana Tech and 3-9 in Ruston.

Statistics:

• Rice University Owls shot 33.9% (19-of-56) from the field, 26.5% (9-of-34) from three, and 100% (11-of-11) from the free throw line.
• Louisana Tech shot 46.7% (28-of-60) from the field, 39.1% (9-of-23) from three.
• The Owls were outrebounded 40-31.
• Rice University Owls had 16 three-pointers made, while Louisiana Tech had 9.
• The game was played at the Thomas Assembly Center.

Sources:

• Rice University athletics website
• The State of Texas news release (no date mentioned)