UTSA Roadrunners @ Rice Owls
Rice beats UTSA 80-71 to close out American Conference regular season
HOUSTON -- — Jalen Smith scored 25 points to lead Rice to an 80-71 victory UTSA on Sunday to close out the American Conference regular season.
Smith also grabbed six rebounds for the Owls (13-18, 7-11 American Conference). Nick Anderson added 20 points and Trae Broadnax scored 12.
Brent Moss finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds to pace the Roadrunners (5-25, 1-17). Baboucarr Njie added 16 points and Matheo Coffi pitched in with 12 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks.
Rice took the lead with 17:48 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Smith had 15 points in the half to help the Owls take a 45-32 lead into the break.
The conference tournament begins Wednesday.
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Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Anthony Jordan
Referee:Lucas Santos
Referee:Michael Swoboda
2025-26 Standings
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Tulsa | 13-5 | 2 | 30-8 |
| Wichita State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| UAB | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Charlotte | 9-9 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Tulane | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Memphis | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rice | 7-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| East Carolina | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| UTSA | 1-17 | 14 | 5-25 |
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