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Florida State vs Rice Final: 73-65 - Recap
Jamir Watkins poured in 30 points for Florida State on Saturday, as they defeated Rice 73-65 at Toyota Center.
Florida State earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -9.0-point spread.
Malique Ewin had 11 points for Florida State and Justin Thomas chipped in with 8 points. Justin Thomas had 2 assists for them, while Taylor Bol Bowen was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Rice got a 14-point performance from Alem Huseinovic, who was supported by 12 points from Kellen Amos. Trae Broadnax had 3 assists in a losing cause for Rice, while Jimmy Oladokun Jr. grabbed 7 rebounds.
Florida State led at halftime, 33-24.
The rebound battle favored Rice as they grabbed 34 boards, while Florida State only had 32
Florida State heads into a battle against Tarleton State. Rice, meanwhile, will have their next action against Louisiana-Monroe.