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Mulkey Sets Single-Game Blocks Record in Loss at SMU
11/13/2019 10:34:00 PM | Women's Basketball
DALLAS – Rice junior center Nancy Mulkey broke her own single-game record for blocked shots and in the process notched just the second triple double (15 points, 11 rebounds, 11 blocks) in program history in the Owls' 55-43 road loss at SMU on Wednesday.
Mulkey joined Valeriya Berezhynska (2008; 14 points/12 rebounds/10 assist) as the only Owls to ever record a triple-double. While setting a Moody Coliseum record for blocks, Mulkey also recorded the third-most blocks ever by a Conference USA player.
In addition to Mulkey's stellar performance, Rice received a team-high 17 points from senior guard Erica Ogwumike to go along with eight rebounds.
The Owls (2-1) dropped a road game for the first time in over a year, having last lost on Nov. 11 at No. 23 UCLA.
Brishonne Tollie led SMU (2-0) in scoring with a game-high 19 points, 15 of which came in the second half.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter
Both teams struggled offensively in the opening period, shooting a combined 6-of-28 from the field. SMU led 10-2 after 10 minutes with four different players registering points.
Second Quarter
The Owls closed the opening half on fire, erasing an 11-point deficit in the blink of an eye. Over the final 3:40 Rice went on a 14-0 run to take a 20-17 lead at the half. Following a layup from Ogwumike, Rice freshman guard Katelyn Crosthwait provided a spark by draining consecutive three-pointers to bring Rice to within 17-15. Sydne Wiggins added a third straight three-pointer to give the Owls their first lead, followed by a pair of Ogwumike free throws.
Third Quarter
The Owls outscored the Mustangs 13-12 in the period as Ogwumike (8 points) and Mulkey (5 points) scored all of Rice's points on a combined 4-of-5 shooting from the field and 5-of-5 at the free throw line. Rice entered the final quarter with a 33-29 advantage.
Fourth Quarter
Despite six more points from Mulkey, SMU took control of the game midway through the quarter and outscored the Owls 26-10 in the period behind nine points from Tollie. The Mustangs made their free throws down the stretch and went 11-of-14 overall at the charity stripe in the quarter.
Up Next
The Owls return to Tudor Fieldhouse on Sunday for a highly anticipated meeting with No. 5 Texas A&M. For ticket information, visit RiceOwls.com.
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Mulkey joined Valeriya Berezhynska (2008; 14 points/12 rebounds/10 assist) as the only Owls to ever record a triple-double. While setting a Moody Coliseum record for blocks, Mulkey also recorded the third-most blocks ever by a Conference USA player.
In addition to Mulkey's stellar performance, Rice received a team-high 17 points from senior guard Erica Ogwumike to go along with eight rebounds.
The Owls (2-1) dropped a road game for the first time in over a year, having last lost on Nov. 11 at No. 23 UCLA.
Brishonne Tollie led SMU (2-0) in scoring with a game-high 19 points, 15 of which came in the second half.
First Quarter
Both teams struggled offensively in the opening period, shooting a combined 6-of-28 from the field. SMU led 10-2 after 10 minutes with four different players registering points.
Second Quarter
The Owls closed the opening half on fire, erasing an 11-point deficit in the blink of an eye. Over the final 3:40 Rice went on a 14-0 run to take a 20-17 lead at the half. Following a layup from Ogwumike, Rice freshman guard Katelyn Crosthwait provided a spark by draining consecutive three-pointers to bring Rice to within 17-15. Sydne Wiggins added a third straight three-pointer to give the Owls their first lead, followed by a pair of Ogwumike free throws.
Third Quarter
The Owls outscored the Mustangs 13-12 in the period as Ogwumike (8 points) and Mulkey (5 points) scored all of Rice's points on a combined 4-of-5 shooting from the field and 5-of-5 at the free throw line. Rice entered the final quarter with a 33-29 advantage.
Fourth Quarter
Despite six more points from Mulkey, SMU took control of the game midway through the quarter and outscored the Owls 26-10 in the period behind nine points from Tollie. The Mustangs made their free throws down the stretch and went 11-of-14 overall at the charity stripe in the quarter.
The Owls return to Tudor Fieldhouse on Sunday for a highly anticipated meeting with No. 5 Texas A&M. For ticket information, visit RiceOwls.com.
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Team Stats
RICE
SMU
FG%
.241
.271
3FG%
.120
.071
FT%
.923
.727
RB
39
56
TO
23
16
STL
4
11
Game Leaders
Pts
17
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
5
FGM
1
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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