UCF 57, at Rice 56

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle that came down to the final possession, the UCF Knights escaped with a 57-56 victory over the Rice Owls in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Friday at Coliseo de Puerto Rico. The game, played before an announced crowd of 250, was a back-and-forth affair characterized by tenacious defense and pivotal scoring runs. UCF improved its season record to 6-2, while Rice fell to 5-3. Leah Harmon, UCF’s 5-foot-6 guard from Paterson, New Jersey, was the offensive catalyst, pouring in a game-high 27 points. Her scoring prowess was essential… Read more...