Tuesday, October 29
7 p.m.
Rice University
69
vs
49
Lubbock Christian (Exhibition)
Owls Roll to Exhibition Win over Lubbock Christian
10/29/2024 10:35:00 PM | Women's Basketball
HOUSTON – The Rice women's basketball team shook off early rust to take control of the team's exhibition game over Lubbock Christian, winning 69-49 Tuesday night at Tudor Fieldhouse.
The Owls were led by junior Dominique Ennis, who recorded 17 points, four assists and three rebounds. Hailey Adams added another 13 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, while Sussy Ngulefac finished with 12 points on six-of-seven shooting, while also adding eight rebounds. 10 different Owls scored during the game.
As a team, Rice shot 25-of-59 (42.4%) and 5-of-15 (33.3%) from three-point range. The Owls added a 14-of-19 (73.7%) showing from the free throw line.
Postgame Reaction – Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds
"I really liked the way we finished the game. Not as much as we started the game, but I definitely like the way that we finished the game. I thought there were definitely some high points that we can point out, I would just like to see us get off to a quicker start. The good news is that we have film that we can look at, break down, learn from and get better before we play again on November 4."
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter
Ennis recorded the first Owls points with a pair of free throws, with Adams later scoring the first field goal as the two sides traded scores early. Trailing by two, Ennis drilled a three to take an early 11-10 lead. LCU held a 14-12 lead at the end of the quarter.
Second Quarter
After the Lady Chaps took a two-point lead, Ennis' three-pointer kickstarted a 12-0 run, with Adams, Ngulefac, and Jazzy Owens-Barnett all contributing to take a 26-16 lead. The Owls led 28-22 at the half.
Third Quarter
Up by five, a pair of Shelby Hayes free throws got another Rice run started, this one being an 8-0 run, to take a 13-point lead. After the Lady Chaps cut the deficit to nine, Emily Klaczek drilled a triple to push the lead to 12. Rice held a 47-39 advantage headed into the final quarter.
Fourth Quarter
The Owls pulled away in the fourth, with Owens-Barnett and Trinity Gooden extending the lead back to 12 in the early minutes. Ennis and Ngulefac followed with scores to give Rice its biggest lead at 18 points. The Owls continued to build on the lead, securing a 69-49 win.
UP NEXT
Rice will open the 2024-25 season Monday night against the reigning Summit League champion South Dakota State at Tudor Fieldhouse. The Owls will display their 2024 AAC championship rings and hold the championship banner reveal.
The Owls were led by junior Dominique Ennis, who recorded 17 points, four assists and three rebounds. Hailey Adams added another 13 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, while Sussy Ngulefac finished with 12 points on six-of-seven shooting, while also adding eight rebounds. 10 different Owls scored during the game.
As a team, Rice shot 25-of-59 (42.4%) and 5-of-15 (33.3%) from three-point range. The Owls added a 14-of-19 (73.7%) showing from the free throw line.
"I really liked the way we finished the game. Not as much as we started the game, but I definitely like the way that we finished the game. I thought there were definitely some high points that we can point out, I would just like to see us get off to a quicker start. The good news is that we have film that we can look at, break down, learn from and get better before we play again on November 4."
First Quarter
Ennis recorded the first Owls points with a pair of free throws, with Adams later scoring the first field goal as the two sides traded scores early. Trailing by two, Ennis drilled a three to take an early 11-10 lead. LCU held a 14-12 lead at the end of the quarter.
Second Quarter
After the Lady Chaps took a two-point lead, Ennis' three-pointer kickstarted a 12-0 run, with Adams, Ngulefac, and Jazzy Owens-Barnett all contributing to take a 26-16 lead. The Owls led 28-22 at the half.
Third Quarter
Up by five, a pair of Shelby Hayes free throws got another Rice run started, this one being an 8-0 run, to take a 13-point lead. After the Lady Chaps cut the deficit to nine, Emily Klaczek drilled a triple to push the lead to 12. Rice held a 47-39 advantage headed into the final quarter.
Fourth Quarter
The Owls pulled away in the fourth, with Owens-Barnett and Trinity Gooden extending the lead back to 12 in the early minutes. Ennis and Ngulefac followed with scores to give Rice its biggest lead at 18 points. The Owls continued to build on the lead, securing a 69-49 win.
Rice will open the 2024-25 season Monday night against the reigning Summit League champion South Dakota State at Tudor Fieldhouse. The Owls will display their 2024 AAC championship rings and hold the championship banner reveal.
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