Memphis 38, at Rice 14

HOUSTON (Interstat) — The Memphis Tigers scored 31 unanswered points in the first half and cruised to a 38-14 victory over the Rice Owls on Friday night at Rice Stadium, defying pregame odds that favored the home team. Quarterback Brendon Lewis was the catalyst for the Tigers’ offensive explosion, delivering a near-flawless performance. The Melissa, Texas, native completed 18 of 22 passes for 225 yards and added 87 rushing yards on 12 carries, including an 18-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. His dual-threat ability kept the Owls’ defense off-balance throughout the night. Memphis seized control immediately, scoring on its… Read more...