Rice 70, at Houston 56

HOUSTON (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle defined by poor shooting and a parade to the free-throw line, the Rice Owls capitalized on their opportunities to defeat the Houston Cougars 70-56 in a women’s NCAA basketball game Tuesday night at Hofheinz Pavilion. The Owls, despite shooting just 31.6 percent from the floor, secured their first victory of the young season by converting a staggering 28 of 31 attempts from the charity stripe. The Cougars, conversely, left crucial points unclaimed, making only 18 of their 33 free throws. Rice improved its record to 1-1, while Houston moved to 2-1. The game… Read more...