ncaab Game Recap
Rice Falls 80-66 Against Western Kentucky - Game Recap
Western Kentucky got a 22-point performance from Jairus Hamilton, who added 10 rebounds as Western Kentucky ran past Rice 80-66 on Thursday at E.A. Diddle Arena.
Western Kentucky was a -8.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Western Kentucky got 17 points from Josh Anderson and another 13 points from Dayvion McKnight. Dayvion McKnight contributed 12 assists, while Jairus Hamilton cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Rice got 15 points from Mylyjael Poteat in a losing cause and another 13 points from Chris Mullins. Max Fiedler contributed 5 assists for them, while Max Fiedler had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Rice were victorious, as the score was 42-41 at the break.
Western Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-31.
Western Kentucky heads into a battle against North Texas. Rice, meanwhile, will have their next action against Marshall.