Rice earns 71-64 victory over East Texas A&M

Led by Jalen Smith's 18 points, the Rice Owls defeated the East Texas A&M Lions 71-64 connected Friday

HOUSTON -- Jalen Smith's 18 points helped Rice decision East Texas A&M 71-64 connected Friday.

Smith added 5 rebounds and 3 steals for the Owls (2-2). Trae Broadnax scored 15 points portion shooting 6 for 12, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc and added 7 rebounds. Dallas Hobbs had 15 points and changeable 5 for 10 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line.

Noah Pagotto led the mode for the Lions (1-3) with 14 points. Ronnie Harrison Jr. added 10 points for East Texas A&M. Michael Folarin besides enactment up 9 points.

Rice led East Texas A&M astatine the half, 26-25, with Smith (nine points) its precocious scorer earlier the break. The 2nd fractional featured six pb changes and was tied 4 times earlier Rice secured the victory. Nick Anderson scored 11 second-half points to assistance seal the win.

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