ncaab Game Recap
Florida Atlantic Downs Rice 75-73 - Match Report
Florida Atlantic got 17 points from Tre Carroll en route to a 75-73 victory over Rice on Sunday at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.
Florida Atlantic won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -10.0-point spread.
Florida Atlantic got 13 points from KyKy Tandy and another 12 points from Baba Miller. Niccolo Moretti contributed 5 assists, while Baba Miller cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Rice got a 19-point performance from Jacob Dar, who was supported by 15 points from Aaron Powell. Trae Broadnax had 4 assists in a losing cause for Rice, while Caden Powell grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Rice were victorious, as the score was 43-39 at the break.
Florida Atlantic had a 38-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Florida Atlantic takes its act on the road to face North Texas looking for another win. For Rice, they head home to face Tulane.