Thursday, March 2
Houston, TX
7 p.m.
Rice University
-1713,811 CUSA
74
vs
103
Florida Atlantic
-273,172 CUSA
1
2
F
Fla. Atlantic
57
46
103
Rice
28
46
74
Rice Falls to Florida Atlantic
3/2/2023 10:01:00 PM | Men's Basketball
HOUSTON — Florida Atlantic connected on 17 three-pointers as Rice fell, 103-74, Thursday night at Tudor Fieldhouse.
The Story
Florida Atlantic, who is receiving votes in both the Associated Press and Coaches polls, scored the first nine points of the game before Quincy Olivari hit a three to get Rice on the board. The teams traded baskets over the next four minutes, but FAU went on an 8-0 run. Rice scored eight of the next 13 points to cut the deficit to 30-18 with 9:15 to play in the first half, but Florida Atlantic responded with a 13-0 run. After exchanging buckets, Rice scored seven of nine points. But FAU closed the half on a 10-0 run to lead 57-28 at halftime.
Rice came out and scored the first seven points of the second half. After two FAU baskets, Max Fiedler scored a layup that sent Rice on a 7-0 run and cut the deficit to 63-44. However, Florida Atlantic went on a 12-2 run, pushing its lead back to 73-44. Rice got now closer than 27 points the rest of the way.
What Head Coach Scott Pera Had to Say
"(Florida Atlantic) controlled the game from start to finish. They hit 17 threes. They outplayed us in every facet of the game. It's a credit to them."
The Stats
Rice was shot 46.3% (25-of-54) from the field and 38.7% (12-of-31). Rice also connected on 92.3% (12-of-13) from the free throw line. Florida Atlantic connected on 53.4% (39-of-73) from the floor and 47.2% (17-of-36) from three. Rice was also outrebounded, 39-to-25.
Notes
• Rice and Florida Atlantic met for the second time this year and the 10th time overall.
• This was the first meeting in Houston since 2020.
• Rice connected on 12 three-pointers, the 14th time this season it made at least 10 three-pointers.
• G Quincy Olivari recorded scored a team-high 16 points on four three-pointers.
• It was his 27th straight double-figure scoring game.
• Olivari became the 12th player in school history to score 1,400 career points.
• With four three-pointers, Olivari now has 85 on the year to tie Marcus Jackson (2014-15) for sixth-place on Rice's season list.
• G Travis Evee scored 14 points.
• With two three-pointers, he tied Ako Adams (2016-20) for second-place in school history with 228.
• F Max Fiedler scored 10 points on a perfect 5-for-5 from the field.
• He also had five assists and four rebounds.
• With five assists, Fiedler now has 149 on the year to move into fifth-place on Rice's single-season list.
• Fiedler now has 813 career rebounds, passing Gene Schwinger (1951-54) for fifth-place on the school career list.
• G Mason Jones scored a season-high eight points.
Next Up
Rice closes the regular season this Saturday, Mar. 4, when it hosts Senior Day against FIU. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT and will be streamed by CUSAtv.
The Story
Florida Atlantic, who is receiving votes in both the Associated Press and Coaches polls, scored the first nine points of the game before Quincy Olivari hit a three to get Rice on the board. The teams traded baskets over the next four minutes, but FAU went on an 8-0 run. Rice scored eight of the next 13 points to cut the deficit to 30-18 with 9:15 to play in the first half, but Florida Atlantic responded with a 13-0 run. After exchanging buckets, Rice scored seven of nine points. But FAU closed the half on a 10-0 run to lead 57-28 at halftime.
Rice came out and scored the first seven points of the second half. After two FAU baskets, Max Fiedler scored a layup that sent Rice on a 7-0 run and cut the deficit to 63-44. However, Florida Atlantic went on a 12-2 run, pushing its lead back to 73-44. Rice got now closer than 27 points the rest of the way.
What Head Coach Scott Pera Had to Say
"(Florida Atlantic) controlled the game from start to finish. They hit 17 threes. They outplayed us in every facet of the game. It's a credit to them."
The Stats
Rice was shot 46.3% (25-of-54) from the field and 38.7% (12-of-31). Rice also connected on 92.3% (12-of-13) from the free throw line. Florida Atlantic connected on 53.4% (39-of-73) from the floor and 47.2% (17-of-36) from three. Rice was also outrebounded, 39-to-25.
Notes
• Rice and Florida Atlantic met for the second time this year and the 10th time overall.
• This was the first meeting in Houston since 2020.
• Rice connected on 12 three-pointers, the 14th time this season it made at least 10 three-pointers.
• G Quincy Olivari recorded scored a team-high 16 points on four three-pointers.
• It was his 27th straight double-figure scoring game.
• Olivari became the 12th player in school history to score 1,400 career points.
• With four three-pointers, Olivari now has 85 on the year to tie Marcus Jackson (2014-15) for sixth-place on Rice's season list.
• G Travis Evee scored 14 points.
• With two three-pointers, he tied Ako Adams (2016-20) for second-place in school history with 228.
• F Max Fiedler scored 10 points on a perfect 5-for-5 from the field.
• He also had five assists and four rebounds.
• With five assists, Fiedler now has 149 on the year to move into fifth-place on Rice's single-season list.
• Fiedler now has 813 career rebounds, passing Gene Schwinger (1951-54) for fifth-place on the school career list.
• G Mason Jones scored a season-high eight points.
Next Up
Rice closes the regular season this Saturday, Mar. 4, when it hosts Senior Day against FIU. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT and will be streamed by CUSAtv.
Team Stats
FAU
Rice
FG%
.534
.463
3FG%
.472
.387
FT%
.889
.923
RB
39
25
TO
8
14
STL
7
4
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
16
FGM
4
3FGM
4
FTM
4
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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