ncaab Game Recap
SMU Downs Rice 95-69 - Match Report
SMU cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Rice out of the gym and running up a 95-69 score at Tudor Fieldhouse.
SMU won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.5-point spread as favorites.
Zhuric Phelps had 16 points for SMU and Ricardo Wright chipped in with 15 points. Zhuric Phelps had 6 assists for them, while Samuell Williamson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Rice got 20 points from Alem Huseinovic in a losing cause and another 14 points from Travis Evee. Noah Shelby contributed 4 assists for them, while Andrew Akuchie had 4 rebounds.
SMU was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
SMU won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-23.
SMU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the North Texas. Rice will aim to get back on the winning track vs. South Florida.