Middle Tennessee 59, at Rice 66

HOUSTON (Interstat) — In a game defined by offensive rebounding and ball security, the Rice Owls used a dominant performance on the glass and capitalized on Middle Tennessee’s mistakes to secure a 66-59 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Tudor Fieldhouse. The Owls improved to 2-1 on the young season, while the Blue Raiders fell to an even 2-2. Rice’s advantage was built on second-chance opportunities and a significant edge in turnovers. The Owls corralled 12 offensive rebounds, leading to multiple critical possessions down the stretch, while Middle Tennessee managed just two. Furthermore, the Blue Raiders committed… Read more...