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Photo by: Juan DeLeon
Rice Earns Comeback Win in Crosstown Battle at Houston Christian
11/22/2024 11:04:00 PM | Men's Basketball
HOUSTON, Texas – Denver Anglin's jumper with 1:48 remaining gave Rice the lead for good and capped off an 11-point comeback as Rice defeated Houston Christian Friday night, 61-58, at Sharp Gym.
The Story
Rice struggled to begin the game, turning the ball over six times in the first six minutes as HCU grabbed a 14-6 lead. The Owls scored seven of the next nine points before a Huskies basket. But an Anglin three-pointer followed by a layup from Trae Broadnax tied the game at 16. Houston Christian scored five straight, but a jumper from Alem Huseinovic sent Rice on an 11-3 run to take its largest lead of the half, 27-24, 2ith 3:58 to play. HCU retook the lead. However, Kellen Amos' layup with 51 seconds left sent the teams into halftime tied at 29.
The Owls took a 33-31 lead early in the second half. However, they missed five of their next six shots while turning the ball over four times as HCU went on a 16-3 run to take its largest lead of the game at 47-36 with 12:26 remaining. But Rice began to chip away at the deficit. Back-to-back baskets from Caden Powell and Broadnax brought it to within single digits. The teams traded free throws before a three from Aaron Powell pulled the Owls within four. The Huskies pushed their lead back to six on a pair of free throws, but Rice scored nine of the next 12 points to tie the game at 55 with 5:30 to play. Ivan Reynolds gave HCU the lead on a pair of free throws, but Rice regained the advantage on jumpers from Amos and Anglin with 1:48 left. Elijah Brooks made one-of-two free throws before Amos made a pair. Houston Christian had one last chance to tie the game, but Bryson Dawkins' long three-point attempt was off the mark, clinching the victory for the Owls.
The Stats
Rice connected on 42.6% (20-of-47) from the field, 41.7% (5-of-12) from three, and 72.7% (16-of-22) from the free throw line. Houston Christian was held to just 36.4% (20-of-55) from the floor and 16.7% (4-of-24) from three. Rice also outrebounded the Huskies, 46-to-25.
Notes
• This was 18th meeting between Rice and HCU, with Rice holding a 15-3 lead in the series.
• In games played at Sharp Gym, the Owls hold a 4-2 advantage.
• Rice has won the last eight meetings dating back to 2016-17, its third-longest active winning streak.
• Rice has started 5-1 for the first time since 2020-21.
• Rob Lanier became the fourth head coach in school history to start 5-1 or better, and the first since George Carlisle in 1963-64.
• Rice set season-highs for rebounds (46), three-point field goal percentage (41.7%), and free throw percentage (72.7%).
• The Owls outrebounded HCU, 46-to-25. The +21 rebound margin was its largest since outrebounding Prairie View A&M by 21 (47-to-26) on Dec. 20, 2023.
• Trae Broadnax scored a season-high 19 points, his sixth straight double-figure scoring game.
• He also had six rebounds and a game-high four assists.
• Denver Anglin scored 15 points and had three rebounds.
• Kellen Amos scored 12 points and had six rebounds.
• Caden Powell tied a career-high with 13 rebounds.
• Trey Patterson added five rebounds.
Next Up
Rice heads to Nassau, Bahamas, next week for the Baha Mar Nassau Championship. The Owls begin the Championship on Friday, Nov. 29 against Hofstra. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT and the game will be streamed by FloHoops.
The Story
Rice struggled to begin the game, turning the ball over six times in the first six minutes as HCU grabbed a 14-6 lead. The Owls scored seven of the next nine points before a Huskies basket. But an Anglin three-pointer followed by a layup from Trae Broadnax tied the game at 16. Houston Christian scored five straight, but a jumper from Alem Huseinovic sent Rice on an 11-3 run to take its largest lead of the half, 27-24, 2ith 3:58 to play. HCU retook the lead. However, Kellen Amos' layup with 51 seconds left sent the teams into halftime tied at 29.
The Owls took a 33-31 lead early in the second half. However, they missed five of their next six shots while turning the ball over four times as HCU went on a 16-3 run to take its largest lead of the game at 47-36 with 12:26 remaining. But Rice began to chip away at the deficit. Back-to-back baskets from Caden Powell and Broadnax brought it to within single digits. The teams traded free throws before a three from Aaron Powell pulled the Owls within four. The Huskies pushed their lead back to six on a pair of free throws, but Rice scored nine of the next 12 points to tie the game at 55 with 5:30 to play. Ivan Reynolds gave HCU the lead on a pair of free throws, but Rice regained the advantage on jumpers from Amos and Anglin with 1:48 left. Elijah Brooks made one-of-two free throws before Amos made a pair. Houston Christian had one last chance to tie the game, but Bryson Dawkins' long three-point attempt was off the mark, clinching the victory for the Owls.
The Stats
Rice connected on 42.6% (20-of-47) from the field, 41.7% (5-of-12) from three, and 72.7% (16-of-22) from the free throw line. Houston Christian was held to just 36.4% (20-of-55) from the floor and 16.7% (4-of-24) from three. Rice also outrebounded the Huskies, 46-to-25.
Notes
• This was 18th meeting between Rice and HCU, with Rice holding a 15-3 lead in the series.
• In games played at Sharp Gym, the Owls hold a 4-2 advantage.
• Rice has won the last eight meetings dating back to 2016-17, its third-longest active winning streak.
• Rice has started 5-1 for the first time since 2020-21.
• Rob Lanier became the fourth head coach in school history to start 5-1 or better, and the first since George Carlisle in 1963-64.
• Rice set season-highs for rebounds (46), three-point field goal percentage (41.7%), and free throw percentage (72.7%).
• The Owls outrebounded HCU, 46-to-25. The +21 rebound margin was its largest since outrebounding Prairie View A&M by 21 (47-to-26) on Dec. 20, 2023.
• Trae Broadnax scored a season-high 19 points, his sixth straight double-figure scoring game.
• He also had six rebounds and a game-high four assists.
• Denver Anglin scored 15 points and had three rebounds.
• Kellen Amos scored 12 points and had six rebounds.
• Caden Powell tied a career-high with 13 rebounds.
• Trey Patterson added five rebounds.
Next Up
Rice heads to Nassau, Bahamas, next week for the Baha Mar Nassau Championship. The Owls begin the Championship on Friday, Nov. 29 against Hofstra. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT and the game will be streamed by FloHoops.
Team Stats
Rice
HCU
FG%
.426
.364
3FG%
.417
.167
FT%
.727
.700
RB
46
25
TO
16
4
STL
3
8
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
19
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
15
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
4
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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