ncaaf Game Recap
Blazers vs Owls Final: 40-14 - Recap
The Owls had no answer for Lee Beebe Jr. on Saturday as the Blazers rolled to a 40-14 win at Protective Stadium.
The Blazers were a +7.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 52.0.
Lee Beebe Jr. rushed for 161 yards, while Lee Witherspoon added 29 yards in the win. Corri Milliner and Kam Shanks added 90 and 51 receiving yards respectively.
Dean Connors rushed for 62 yards for Rice, while Christian Francisco added 22 yards. E.J. Warner threw for 222 yards for the Owls, while receivers Braylen Walker and Dean Connors had 54 and 43 yards respectively.
UAB outgained Rice 364-337 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 21-18 by the Blazers.
The time of possession battle favored Rice as their offense was on the field for 30:44, longer than the 29:16 of their opponents.
UAB looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Charlotte. Rice will aim to get back on the winning track vs. USF.