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Owls Back In Win Column, Sweep Season Series With UTEP
1/14/2023 7:29:00 PM | Women's Basketball
EL PASO, TEXAS – The Rice women's basketball team used a strong second half to put away UTEP 73-62 at Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. Leading by five at the half, Ashlee Austin and India Bellamy ignited the Owl offense to cruise to the victory and sweep the season series with the Miners.
Austin led the way for Rice with 15 points on 7-of-10 shooting while adding eight rebounds, six assists and a steal. Malia Fisher added another 13 points with three rebounds and two assists while Katelyn Crosthwait rounded out the double-digit scorers with 12 points, three rebounds and a block and steal.
As a team, Rice shot 57% (30-of-57) from the field and 36% (8-of-22) from three. The Owls added a perfect 5-of-5 from the free throw line.
Postgame Reaction - Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds
"I'm so proud of this group. We could have come in here hanging our heads but we came in and fought and I thought we imposed our will for 40 minutes. We really executed the defensive game plan and had a really balanced attack on the offensive end. We saw a lot of effort and energy but most importantly I liked our focus. We came out and put together a full 40-minute game and showed what we are truly capable of on the road against a very good. Again, proud of the team and now we need to get back and rested and ready for next week."
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter
Crosthwait got the game started with a three before both sides traded baskets with the Owls leading 5-4 early. Fisher and Austin sank back-to-back threes to give Rice a seven-point lead, but the Miners were able to get within three at the end of the quarter at 22-19.
Second Quarter
UTEP opened the second on a 7-3 run to take the lead, but Crosthwait quickly gave the lead back to Rice with Jazzy Owens-Barnett sinking a three to push the lead to four. After trading baskets, a Crosthwait three extended the lead back to seven. The Owls led at the half 39-34.
Third Quarter
Rice quickly got to work in the third, with Destiny Jackson opening the quarter with a layup. Dominique Ennis, Bellamy and Trinity Gooden ballooned the lead to 12 before UTEP snapped Rice's scoring run. The Owls held a 54-43 lead at the end of the third.
Fourth Quarter
Jackson and Austin opened the fourth with back-to-back layups, with Fisher and Bellamy eventually making it an 11-3 run. UTEP countered with a quick run, but couldn't overcome the deficit and the Owls won 73-62.
UP NEXT
The Owls will be back in action on Monday, Jan. 16, when Rice welcomes UTSA to Tudor Fieldhouse at 7:00 p.m.
Austin led the way for Rice with 15 points on 7-of-10 shooting while adding eight rebounds, six assists and a steal. Malia Fisher added another 13 points with three rebounds and two assists while Katelyn Crosthwait rounded out the double-digit scorers with 12 points, three rebounds and a block and steal.
As a team, Rice shot 57% (30-of-57) from the field and 36% (8-of-22) from three. The Owls added a perfect 5-of-5 from the free throw line.
"I'm so proud of this group. We could have come in here hanging our heads but we came in and fought and I thought we imposed our will for 40 minutes. We really executed the defensive game plan and had a really balanced attack on the offensive end. We saw a lot of effort and energy but most importantly I liked our focus. We came out and put together a full 40-minute game and showed what we are truly capable of on the road against a very good. Again, proud of the team and now we need to get back and rested and ready for next week."
First Quarter
Crosthwait got the game started with a three before both sides traded baskets with the Owls leading 5-4 early. Fisher and Austin sank back-to-back threes to give Rice a seven-point lead, but the Miners were able to get within three at the end of the quarter at 22-19.
Second Quarter
UTEP opened the second on a 7-3 run to take the lead, but Crosthwait quickly gave the lead back to Rice with Jazzy Owens-Barnett sinking a three to push the lead to four. After trading baskets, a Crosthwait three extended the lead back to seven. The Owls led at the half 39-34.
Third Quarter
Rice quickly got to work in the third, with Destiny Jackson opening the quarter with a layup. Dominique Ennis, Bellamy and Trinity Gooden ballooned the lead to 12 before UTEP snapped Rice's scoring run. The Owls held a 54-43 lead at the end of the third.
Fourth Quarter
Jackson and Austin opened the fourth with back-to-back layups, with Fisher and Bellamy eventually making it an 11-3 run. UTEP countered with a quick run, but couldn't overcome the deficit and the Owls won 73-62.
The Owls will be back in action on Monday, Jan. 16, when Rice welcomes UTSA to Tudor Fieldhouse at 7:00 p.m.
Team Stats
Rice
UTEP
FG%
.566
.377
3FG%
.364
.286
FT%
1.000
.737
RB
31
34
TO
16
14
STL
4
5
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
15
FGM
7
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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