Jones scores 30, Florida International downs Rice 90-83
HOUSTON -- — Denver Jones scored 30 points and Florida International beat Rice 90-83 on Saturday.
Jones added six rebounds for the Panthers (14-17, 8-12 Conference USA), who snapped a five-game losing streak. Seth Pinkney scored 15 points and blocked three shots. Jayden Brewer pitched in with 14 points and nine rebounds.
Quincy Olivari led the Owls (17-14, 8-12) with 23 points and three steals. Travis Evee added 22 points and five assists, while Mekhi Mason scored 14.
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Game Information
Tudor Fieldhouse
8:00 PM, 4 March 2023
Houston, TX
Attendance: 2,760
Capacity: 5,750
- Referees:
- Rodrick Dixon
- Brent Dugas
- Nomi Kidwai
2022-23 Conference USA Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Florida Atlantic | 18-2 | - | 35-4 |
North Texas | 16-4 | 2 | 31-7 |
UAB | 14-6 | 4 | 29-10 |
Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 7 | 19-14 |
Charlotte | 9-11 | 9 | 22-14 |
Rice | 8-12 | 10 | 19-16 |
Western Kentucky | 8-12 | 10 | 17-16 |
Florida International | 8-12 | 10 | 14-18 |
Louisiana Tech | 7-13 | 11 | 15-18 |
UTEP | 7-13 | 11 | 14-18 |
UTSA | 4-16 | 14 | 10-22 |