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New Orleans Falls 83-78 Against Rice - Game Recap
Travis Evee scored 19 points leading Rice to a 83-78 victory over New Orleans at Lakefront Arena on Friday.
Carl Pierre had 15 points for Rice and Jake Lieppert chipped in with 13 points. Chris Mullins had 10 assists for them, while Max Fiedler was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
New Orleans got a 21-point performance from Derek St. Hilaire, who was supported by 16 points from Tyson Jackson. Troy Green had 7 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Robby Robinson grabbed 7 rebounds.
Rice led at halftime, 45-39.
Rice had a 29-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Rice heads into a battle against Evansville. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against Central Arkansas.