Rice Falls in Tough Road Matchup at UAB
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Rice men’s basketball faced a tough night on the road, falling to UAB in a game that demanded grit from start to finish. Though the Owls showed stretches of strong momentum, they couldn’t complete the rally during a late push against the Blazers.
The matchup, played in Birmingham, challenged Rice on both ends of the court. The Owls found success early with confident drives and perimeter shooting, but UAB’s size and defensive pressure gradually shifted the tone. Despite a determined second-half surge, the Owls struggled to break through the Blazers’ late-game control.
The loss was a setback, but Rice’s resilience showed through. Several players delivered standout efforts, including key scoring bursts that kept the game within reach. Although the Owls couldn’t flip the momentum fully in their favor, they left the court with clear positives to build on.
Why It Matters
Conference play always ramps up the stakes, and every road matchup shapes postseason positioning. For fans in Houston, the game served as another marker of Rice’s continued development under pressure.
What’s Next
Rice returns home looking to recalibrate and reclaim rhythm as they prepare for the next stretch of conference opponents. With several key matchups ahead, the Owls have a chance to turn lessons from this loss into meaningful momentum.
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