ncaab Game Recap
Rice Owls vs Memphis Tigers Wrap - Memphis Wins 84-72
Dain Dainja scored 25 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Memphis on Wednesday, leading them to a 84-72 victory over Rice at FedExForum.
Memphis did not, however, defeat Rice against the spread, which closed at -12.5 at most sportsbooks.
Memphis got 21 points from PJ Haggerty and another 19 points from Nicholas Jourdain. PJ Haggerty contributed 5 assists, while Dain Dainja cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Rice got a 19-point performance from Caden Powell, who was supported by 14 points from Denver Anglin. Kellen Amos had 3 assists in a losing cause for Rice, while Caden Powell grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Memphis were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Memphis had a 35-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Memphis heads into a battle against UAB. Rice, meanwhile, will have their next action against UTSA.