Friday, December 16
Houston, TX
11:15 A.M. CT
Rice University
-90,00 CUSA
68
vs
57
Sam Houston
3-6,0-0WAC
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F
Sam Houston
15
11
12
19
57
Rice
10
15
19
24
68
Photo by: ©Juan DeLeon Creative
Strong Second Half Powers Rice Over Bearkats, Finishes Non-Conference Play Undefeated
12/16/2022 2:31:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Houston, TX – The Rice women's basketball team wrapped up non-conference play unbeaten after defeating Sam Houston 68-57 at Tudor Fieldhouse on School House Mania Day. The Owls moved to a perfect 9-0 start to the season, with Conference USA play to begin for Rice next Tuesday.
The Owls were led by Destiny Jackson's 16 points, with Jackson adding three rebounds, and an assist, block and steal in the game. Katelyn Crosthwait finished with 14 points, including four three pointers, while Malia Fisher ended with 13 points, six rebounds and four assists. Ashlee Austin dropped nine points in the game, while adding four assists and two blocks.
Postgame Reaction - Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds
"Really proud of this group and proud of their fight. They never shine away from an opportunity to battle. First half we didn't play our type of basketball, but they were challenged at halftime and they found a way to come out and play how we play in the third quarter. Winning is hard and winning is hard consistently and they have just proven to be really tough competitors and they are all fighting for the same goal, to win basketball games. They fight and I love it."
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter
Sam Houston opened on an 8-0 run before Jackson got Rice going on offense with a layup. Crosthwait was able to follow with a three but the Bearkats answered each score to keep the lead intact early. India Bellamy got Rice within five after a layup with the score at 10-15 at the end of the quarter.
Second Quarter
Following a 'Kats layup, Jackson scored four-straight layups to put Rice up 18-17 with just over six minutes left in the half. The two sides traded baskets and leads until Sam Houston got a layup with under a minute left to lead 26-25 at halftime.
Third Quarter
Austin got Rice going to start the third with a layup to take an early lead. After trading multiple baskets to tie the game at 32-32 with 2:23 left in the quarter, Rice drained four-straight three pointers with Crosthwait starting and ending the run, with Dominique Ennis and Austin scoring in between. Sam Houston was able to get layups throughout the Rice threes, but the Owls took a 44-38 lead at the break.
Fourth Quarter
Jackson and Fisher were able to take control from there, with the two scoring the next nine Rice points, giving the Owls a 53-44 lead early in the fourth. After Jackson's layup put Rice up 61-51 with three minutes left, Rice was able to hold Sam Houston in check, securing the 68-57 win.
UP NEXT
Rice will begin C-USA play on Tuesday, Dec. 20, when the Owls welcome RV/RV Middle Tennessee to Tudor Fieldhouse. That game will tip-off at 12:00 p.m.
The Owls were led by Destiny Jackson's 16 points, with Jackson adding three rebounds, and an assist, block and steal in the game. Katelyn Crosthwait finished with 14 points, including four three pointers, while Malia Fisher ended with 13 points, six rebounds and four assists. Ashlee Austin dropped nine points in the game, while adding four assists and two blocks.
"Really proud of this group and proud of their fight. They never shine away from an opportunity to battle. First half we didn't play our type of basketball, but they were challenged at halftime and they found a way to come out and play how we play in the third quarter. Winning is hard and winning is hard consistently and they have just proven to be really tough competitors and they are all fighting for the same goal, to win basketball games. They fight and I love it."
First Quarter
Sam Houston opened on an 8-0 run before Jackson got Rice going on offense with a layup. Crosthwait was able to follow with a three but the Bearkats answered each score to keep the lead intact early. India Bellamy got Rice within five after a layup with the score at 10-15 at the end of the quarter.
Second Quarter
Following a 'Kats layup, Jackson scored four-straight layups to put Rice up 18-17 with just over six minutes left in the half. The two sides traded baskets and leads until Sam Houston got a layup with under a minute left to lead 26-25 at halftime.
Third Quarter
Austin got Rice going to start the third with a layup to take an early lead. After trading multiple baskets to tie the game at 32-32 with 2:23 left in the quarter, Rice drained four-straight three pointers with Crosthwait starting and ending the run, with Dominique Ennis and Austin scoring in between. Sam Houston was able to get layups throughout the Rice threes, but the Owls took a 44-38 lead at the break.
Fourth Quarter
Jackson and Fisher were able to take control from there, with the two scoring the next nine Rice points, giving the Owls a 53-44 lead early in the fourth. After Jackson's layup put Rice up 61-51 with three minutes left, Rice was able to hold Sam Houston in check, securing the 68-57 win.
Rice will begin C-USA play on Tuesday, Dec. 20, when the Owls welcome RV/RV Middle Tennessee to Tudor Fieldhouse. That game will tip-off at 12:00 p.m.
Team Stats
SHSU
Rice
FG%
.434
.464
3FG%
.556
.412
FT%
.600
.818
RB
33
30
TO
21
16
STL
7
7
Game Leaders
Pts
16
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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