Tuesday, November 4
Houston, TX
7 p.m.
Rice University
1-0,0-0American
109
vs
38
College of Biblical Studies
0-2
1
2
F
Biblical Stud. (TX)
18
20
38
Rice
65
44
109
Photo by: Maria Lysaker | Rice Athletics
Rice Earns Commanding Win in Season Opener over College of Biblical Studies
11/4/2025 11:11:00 PM | Men's Basketball
HOUSTON — The Rice men's basketball team opened the 2025-65 season with a resounding 109-38 victory over the College of Biblical Studies, Tuesday night from Tudor Fieldhouse.
The Story
Jalen Smith hit a pair of threes as Rice opened the game on a 12-2 run. CBS scored seven of the next 11 points to pull within seven. But Eternity Eguagie scored five straight as the Owls went on a 9-0 run. The Ambassadors got within 28-14 with 10:25 to play in the half. But two straight baskets from Trae Broadnax sent Rice on a 29-0 run over the next 6:51. Biblical Studies finally got back on the scoreboard with a layup from Trayvon Martinez. The Owls, though, closed the half on an 8-2 run, taking a 65-18 lead into halftime, the most points scored in a half in school history.
The teams traded baskets to open the second half. But Rice went on a 16-2 run over the next 6:32. The Ambassadors scored five straight, but the Owls closed the game on a 26-12 run.
The Stats
Rice connected on 56.7% from the field, 42.9% from three, and 77.8& from the free throw line. The College of Biblical Studies was held to 26.9% from the floor and 31.6% from three. Rice outrebounded the Ambassadors, 52-to-24.
What Head Coach Rob Lanier Had to Say
"Anytime you win, it's good. It was a good thing that everyone was involved. I've been around in games like this where you get a big lead against a team, and a lot of toxic stuff can come out of it. I thought this was a game where the guys played the right way, and tried to play hard. There was some fool's gold out there. But, all-in-all, it was an opportunity to bond as a team."
Notes
Series vs. College of Biblical Studies
• This was the first meeting between Rice and the College of Biblical Studies.
Team Notes
• Rice improved to 63-49 all-time in season openers, and 43-14 when opening the season at home.
• The Owls won their eighth straight home opener and improved to 78-31 all-time.
• 13 players saw action for the Owls with 11 playing at least 10 minutes.
• 12 players scored for the Owls.
• The 109 points tied the sixth-most in school history and are the most since scoring 109 against Jarvis Christian on Dec. 19, 2022.
• The 38 points allowed are the fewest since Loyola (N.O.) scored 38 on Nov. 22, 1999.
• The 65 first half points are the most points in a half in school history.
• The 71-point margin of victory is the second largest in school history.
• Rice had six players score in double-figures for the first time since Dec. 19, 2022 against Jarvis Christian.
• Rice's 56.7% field goal percentage is his highest since shooting 60.3% at UAB on Feb. 21, 2024.
• The Owls allowed just 26.9% from the floor, its lowest field goal percentage allowed since giving up just 24.1% to New Orleans on Nov. 12, 2011.
• It's 52 rebounds were the most since grabbing 52 against Prairie View A&M on Dec. 22, 2024.
• Rice's 25 assists are the most since recording a school record 31 against Jarvis Christian on Dec. 19, 2022.
• It's 13 steals are the most since having 13 versus North American on Dec. 15, 2022.
Player Notes
#23 G Nick Anderson
• Anderson scored 12 points and had four assists.
• It's his 47th career double-digit scoring game.
#12 G Trae Broadnax
• Broadnax scored 13 points, had six assists, and grabbed five rebounds.
• It's his 73rd career double-digit scoring game.
#1 G Cam Carroll
• Carroll scored 11 points, had nine assists, four rebounds, and three steals.
• It is his first career double-digit scoring game.
• The nine assists are the most in school history by a freshman in their Rice debut.
#8 F Eternity Eguagie
• Eguagie scored 15 points and had five rebounds.
• It is his first career double-digit scoring game.
#32 C Stephen Giwa
• Giwa pulled down a game-high 12 rebounds.
• It is the most rebounds in school history in a player's Rice debut.
• It is also his sixth career double-digit rebound game.
#0 G Dallas Hobbs
• Hobbs scored 12 points.
• It is his 28th career double-digit scoring game.
#7 G Bodey Howell
• Howell scored eight points.
• He also made both of his three-point attempts.
#24 Jimmy Oladokun, Jr.
• Oladokun, Jr. scored eight points and had seven rebounds.
#2 G Jalen Smith
• Smith set career-highs with 18 points and seven made field goals.
• He also tied a career-high with four three-pointers.
• It was his 14th career double-digit scoring game.
The Story
Jalen Smith hit a pair of threes as Rice opened the game on a 12-2 run. CBS scored seven of the next 11 points to pull within seven. But Eternity Eguagie scored five straight as the Owls went on a 9-0 run. The Ambassadors got within 28-14 with 10:25 to play in the half. But two straight baskets from Trae Broadnax sent Rice on a 29-0 run over the next 6:51. Biblical Studies finally got back on the scoreboard with a layup from Trayvon Martinez. The Owls, though, closed the half on an 8-2 run, taking a 65-18 lead into halftime, the most points scored in a half in school history.
The teams traded baskets to open the second half. But Rice went on a 16-2 run over the next 6:32. The Ambassadors scored five straight, but the Owls closed the game on a 26-12 run.
The Stats
Rice connected on 56.7% from the field, 42.9% from three, and 77.8& from the free throw line. The College of Biblical Studies was held to 26.9% from the floor and 31.6% from three. Rice outrebounded the Ambassadors, 52-to-24.
What Head Coach Rob Lanier Had to Say
"Anytime you win, it's good. It was a good thing that everyone was involved. I've been around in games like this where you get a big lead against a team, and a lot of toxic stuff can come out of it. I thought this was a game where the guys played the right way, and tried to play hard. There was some fool's gold out there. But, all-in-all, it was an opportunity to bond as a team."
Notes
Series vs. College of Biblical Studies
• This was the first meeting between Rice and the College of Biblical Studies.
Team Notes
• Rice improved to 63-49 all-time in season openers, and 43-14 when opening the season at home.
• The Owls won their eighth straight home opener and improved to 78-31 all-time.
• 13 players saw action for the Owls with 11 playing at least 10 minutes.
• 12 players scored for the Owls.
• The 109 points tied the sixth-most in school history and are the most since scoring 109 against Jarvis Christian on Dec. 19, 2022.
• The 38 points allowed are the fewest since Loyola (N.O.) scored 38 on Nov. 22, 1999.
• The 65 first half points are the most points in a half in school history.
• The 71-point margin of victory is the second largest in school history.
• Rice had six players score in double-figures for the first time since Dec. 19, 2022 against Jarvis Christian.
• Rice's 56.7% field goal percentage is his highest since shooting 60.3% at UAB on Feb. 21, 2024.
• The Owls allowed just 26.9% from the floor, its lowest field goal percentage allowed since giving up just 24.1% to New Orleans on Nov. 12, 2011.
• It's 52 rebounds were the most since grabbing 52 against Prairie View A&M on Dec. 22, 2024.
• Rice's 25 assists are the most since recording a school record 31 against Jarvis Christian on Dec. 19, 2022.
• It's 13 steals are the most since having 13 versus North American on Dec. 15, 2022.
Player Notes
#23 G Nick Anderson
• Anderson scored 12 points and had four assists.
• It's his 47th career double-digit scoring game.
#12 G Trae Broadnax
• Broadnax scored 13 points, had six assists, and grabbed five rebounds.
• It's his 73rd career double-digit scoring game.
#1 G Cam Carroll
• Carroll scored 11 points, had nine assists, four rebounds, and three steals.
• It is his first career double-digit scoring game.
• The nine assists are the most in school history by a freshman in their Rice debut.
#8 F Eternity Eguagie
• Eguagie scored 15 points and had five rebounds.
• It is his first career double-digit scoring game.
#32 C Stephen Giwa
• Giwa pulled down a game-high 12 rebounds.
• It is the most rebounds in school history in a player's Rice debut.
• It is also his sixth career double-digit rebound game.
#0 G Dallas Hobbs
• Hobbs scored 12 points.
• It is his 28th career double-digit scoring game.
#7 G Bodey Howell
• Howell scored eight points.
• He also made both of his three-point attempts.
#24 Jimmy Oladokun, Jr.
• Oladokun, Jr. scored eight points and had seven rebounds.
#2 G Jalen Smith
• Smith set career-highs with 18 points and seven made field goals.
• He also tied a career-high with four three-pointers.
• It was his 14th career double-digit scoring game.
Team Stats
M-506560
M-574
FG%
.269
.567
3FG%
.316
.429
FT%
.400
.778
RB
24
52
TO
25
12
STL
9
13
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
7
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
15
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
6
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
3
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