Florida International Panthers @ Rice Owls
14-17, 8-12 CUSA
90
14-17, 8-12 CUSA
17-14, 8-12 CUSA
83
17-14, 8-12 CUSA
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
Houston, TX
Referee:Rodrick Dixon
Referee:Brent Dugas
Referee:Nomi Kidwai
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
| 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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