Tuesday, November 19
Lafayette, LA
7:30 p.m.
Rice University
4-1,0-0AAC
83
at
61
Louisiana
1-3,0-0Sun Belt
1
2
F
Rice
41
42
83
Louisiana
40
21
61
Anglin’s Career Day Leads Rice to 83-61 Victory at Louisiana
11/19/2024 10:29:00 PM | Men's Basketball
LAFAYETTE, La. – Denver Anglin scored a career-high 20 points and Rice used strong second half defense to earn an 83-61 victory at Louisiana, Tuesday night at the Cajundome.
The Story
Rice came out strong, making seven of its first nine shots as it jumped out to a 19-8 lead in the first seven minutes. Five straight points brought Louisiana within six, but a three from Denver Anglin followed by a jumper from Caden Powell pushed Rice's lead back to 11. The teams battled throughout the half, as Rice kept the lead between seven and 11 points. However, with the Owls leading 39-28, Louisiana closed the final 2:37 on a 12-2 run as Rice went into halftime leading just 41-40.
The teams opened the half trading baskets. Trae Broadnax hit a layup and Anglin knocked down a three, but UL answered with five of their own. With the game tied at 50, the Owls stepped up their defense. Kellen Amos and Broadnax made baskets, and Louisiana went one-of-two from the line. Aaron Powell and Anglin then bookended a 9-0 Rice run. After a Ragin' Cajun basket, the Owls scored 11 straight points to finish a 28-3 run over a 10 minute stretch to take its largest lead at 78-53 with 2:38 to play, as the Rice defense held Louisiana to just 24.2% shooting in the second half.
The Stats
Rice connected on 55.1% (27-of-49) from the field, and 38.9% (7-of-18) from three. It was also 22-of-34 (64.7%) from the free throw line. Louisiana was held to just 35.7% (25-of-70) from the floor and 32.0% (8-of-25) from three. Rice outrebounded the Ragin' Cajuns, 45-to-29.
Notes
• This was 13th meeting between Rice and Louisiana, with Rice holding a 8-5 lead in the series.
• In games played in Lafayette, the series is tied at three.
• Rice has started 4-1 for the first time since 2021-22.
• Rob Lanier became the fifth head coach in school history to start 4-1 or better, and the first since Tommy Suitts in 1981-82.
• Rice set season-highs for points (83), field goal percentage (55.1%), rebounds (45), assists (17), blocks (7), points in the paint (38), bench points (33), and second chance points (17).
• Denver Anglin set career-highs with 20 points, five three-pointers, and four rebounds.
• Caden Powell tied a career-high with 17 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had a season-high three blocks.
• Trae Broadnax scored 14 points, his fifth straight double-figure scoring game, tied a career-high with nine rebounds, and had six assists.
• Kellen Amos scored 12 points and had six rebounds and five assists.
• Trey Patterson added seven rebounds.
Next Up
Rice returns to Houston this Friday, Nov. 22, when it heads across town to take on Houston Christian at Sharp Gym. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the game will be streamed at ESPN+.
The Story
Rice came out strong, making seven of its first nine shots as it jumped out to a 19-8 lead in the first seven minutes. Five straight points brought Louisiana within six, but a three from Denver Anglin followed by a jumper from Caden Powell pushed Rice's lead back to 11. The teams battled throughout the half, as Rice kept the lead between seven and 11 points. However, with the Owls leading 39-28, Louisiana closed the final 2:37 on a 12-2 run as Rice went into halftime leading just 41-40.
The teams opened the half trading baskets. Trae Broadnax hit a layup and Anglin knocked down a three, but UL answered with five of their own. With the game tied at 50, the Owls stepped up their defense. Kellen Amos and Broadnax made baskets, and Louisiana went one-of-two from the line. Aaron Powell and Anglin then bookended a 9-0 Rice run. After a Ragin' Cajun basket, the Owls scored 11 straight points to finish a 28-3 run over a 10 minute stretch to take its largest lead at 78-53 with 2:38 to play, as the Rice defense held Louisiana to just 24.2% shooting in the second half.
The Stats
Rice connected on 55.1% (27-of-49) from the field, and 38.9% (7-of-18) from three. It was also 22-of-34 (64.7%) from the free throw line. Louisiana was held to just 35.7% (25-of-70) from the floor and 32.0% (8-of-25) from three. Rice outrebounded the Ragin' Cajuns, 45-to-29.
Notes
• This was 13th meeting between Rice and Louisiana, with Rice holding a 8-5 lead in the series.
• In games played in Lafayette, the series is tied at three.
• Rice has started 4-1 for the first time since 2021-22.
• Rob Lanier became the fifth head coach in school history to start 4-1 or better, and the first since Tommy Suitts in 1981-82.
• Rice set season-highs for points (83), field goal percentage (55.1%), rebounds (45), assists (17), blocks (7), points in the paint (38), bench points (33), and second chance points (17).
• Denver Anglin set career-highs with 20 points, five three-pointers, and four rebounds.
• Caden Powell tied a career-high with 17 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had a season-high three blocks.
• Trae Broadnax scored 14 points, his fifth straight double-figure scoring game, tied a career-high with nine rebounds, and had six assists.
• Kellen Amos scored 12 points and had six rebounds and five assists.
• Trey Patterson added seven rebounds.
Next Up
Rice returns to Houston this Friday, Nov. 22, when it heads across town to take on Houston Christian at Sharp Gym. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the game will be streamed at ESPN+.
Team Stats
Rice
LA
FG%
.551
.357
3FG%
.389
.320
FT%
.647
.375
RB
45
29
TO
11
5
STL
3
9
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
20
FGM
6
3FGM
5
FTM
3
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Players Mentioned
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