Thompson hits game-winning 3 at buzzer to lead Rice past Stephen F. Austin 81-78 in OT

Nov 15, 2026, 07:05 am

HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- — Jaxson Thompson scored 32 points, including a game-winning shot from beyond halfcourt as Rice took down Stephen F. Austin 81-78 in overtime on Saturday.

Thompson had five assists for the Owls (2-2). Jimmy Oladokun Jr. scored 14 points and added nine rebounds. Carmelo Adkins shot 4 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.

Erik Makke finished with 18 points for the Lumberjacks (3-1). Marcus Scurry added 13 points. Gediminas Alisas finished with nine points and six assists.

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Rice's next game is Tuesday against Texas A&M-CC at home. Stephen F. Austin takes on Indiana State on Friday.

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