ncaab Game Recap
Iona Gaels vs Rice Owls Wrap - Rice Wins 70-66
Rice got 16 points from Trae Broadnax en route to a 70-66 victory over Iona on Sunday at Baha Mar Convention Center.
Rice earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -4.5-point spread.
Caden Powell had 14 points for Rice and Alem Huseinovic chipped in with 10 points. Trae Broadnax had 2 assists for them, while Caden Powell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Iona got 19 points from Adam Njie in a losing cause and another 19 points from James Patterson. Jalen Barr contributed 2 assists for them, while James Patterson had 9 rebounds.
Rice led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Rice won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-25.
Rice looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Texas State. Iona will aim to get back on the winning track at Sacred Heart.