Thursday, November 2
Houston, TX
7 p.m.
Rice University
0-0,0-0AAC
80
vs
57
Clayton State (Exhibition)
0-0,0-0Peach Belt
1
2
F
Clayton St.
22
35
57
Rice
46
34
80
Photo by: Maria Lysaker | Rice Athletics
Rice Defeats Clayton State in Exhibition Action
11/2/2023 10:20:00 PM | Men's Basketball
HOUSTON — Rice jumped out to a big first half lead and never looked back, defeating Clayton State in its lone exhibition, 80-57, Thursday night from Tudor Fieldhouse.
The Story
Rice held Clayton State to just 1-of-10 shooting through the first 10 minutes of the game. With Rice leading, 12-5, the Owls went on a 22-4 run over a 7:14 stretch. After six straight points from the Lakers, Rice hit three straight three-pointers from Alem Huseinovic, Sam Alajiki and Noah Shelby to take its largest lead of the half, 43-15, with 2:24 to play before heading into halftime with 46-22 advantage.
The teams traded runs to start the second half, with Rice using a 9-0 run to take its largest lead of the game at 60-31, 6:46 into the half. Clayton State used a 14-3 run to pull within 18 points, before the Owls extended its lead back to 25. CSU got no closer than 23 points the rest of the way.
The Stats
Rice connected on 45.6% from the field and 41.7% from three. Clayton State was held to 37.5% from the floor and 20.0% from three. Rice also outrebounded the Hawks, 48-to-31.
What Head Coach Scott Pera Had to Say
"It was nice to get the uniforms on, play in front of a crowd and knock off some of the dust. I thought for stretches in the first half we played pretty well. Our defense was pretty good. We got some guys a lot of playing time. That was much needed to get them experience. All-in-all, it was a good, productive night."
Notes
• This was the first-ever meeting between Rice and Clayton State.
• 13 players saw action for the Owls with nine playing at least 10 minutes.
• 11 players scored for the Owls.
• Rice shot 45.6% from the field 41.7% from three.
• The Owls connected on 10 three-pointers by six different players.
• Max Fielder recorded a double-double, scoring 10 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
• Travis Evee scored 11 points and added three assists and two steals.
• Keanu Dawes scored 11 points and recorded a game-high four steals.
• Sam Alajiki scored 10 points and grabbed five rebounds.
• Noah Shelby scored 10 points.
• Andrew Akuchie pulled down six rebounds.
• Ifeanyi Ufochukwu scored nine points.
Next Up
Rice opens its 2023-24 regular season next Tuesday, Nov. 7, when it hosts crosstown foe St. Thomas. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. The game will be streamed at ESPN+.
The Story
Rice held Clayton State to just 1-of-10 shooting through the first 10 minutes of the game. With Rice leading, 12-5, the Owls went on a 22-4 run over a 7:14 stretch. After six straight points from the Lakers, Rice hit three straight three-pointers from Alem Huseinovic, Sam Alajiki and Noah Shelby to take its largest lead of the half, 43-15, with 2:24 to play before heading into halftime with 46-22 advantage.
The teams traded runs to start the second half, with Rice using a 9-0 run to take its largest lead of the game at 60-31, 6:46 into the half. Clayton State used a 14-3 run to pull within 18 points, before the Owls extended its lead back to 25. CSU got no closer than 23 points the rest of the way.
The Stats
Rice connected on 45.6% from the field and 41.7% from three. Clayton State was held to 37.5% from the floor and 20.0% from three. Rice also outrebounded the Hawks, 48-to-31.
What Head Coach Scott Pera Had to Say
"It was nice to get the uniforms on, play in front of a crowd and knock off some of the dust. I thought for stretches in the first half we played pretty well. Our defense was pretty good. We got some guys a lot of playing time. That was much needed to get them experience. All-in-all, it was a good, productive night."
Notes
• This was the first-ever meeting between Rice and Clayton State.
• 13 players saw action for the Owls with nine playing at least 10 minutes.
• 11 players scored for the Owls.
• Rice shot 45.6% from the field 41.7% from three.
• The Owls connected on 10 three-pointers by six different players.
• Max Fielder recorded a double-double, scoring 10 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
• Travis Evee scored 11 points and added three assists and two steals.
• Keanu Dawes scored 11 points and recorded a game-high four steals.
• Sam Alajiki scored 10 points and grabbed five rebounds.
• Noah Shelby scored 10 points.
• Andrew Akuchie pulled down six rebounds.
• Ifeanyi Ufochukwu scored nine points.
Next Up
Rice opens its 2023-24 regular season next Tuesday, Nov. 7, when it hosts crosstown foe St. Thomas. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. The game will be streamed at ESPN+.
Team Stats
CSU
Rice
FG%
.375
.456
3FG%
.200
.417
FT%
.550
.643
RB
31
48
TO
15
17
STL
12
11
Game Leaders
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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