Rice Owls @ UAB Blazers
17-11, 8-9 CUSA
57
17-11, 8-9 CUSA
21-8, 12-6 CUSA
85
21-8, 12-6 CUSA
Walker scores 32 as UAB defeats Rice 85-57
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Jordan Walker scored 32 points to lead UAB over Rice 85-57 on Thursday night.
Walker also added eight assists for the Blazers (21-8, 12-6 Conference USA). KJ Buffen was 6 of 11 shooting (2 for 4 from distance) to add 14 points. Ty Brewer recorded nine points and finished 3 of 5 from the field.
Travis Evee led the Owls (17-11, 8-9) in scoring, finishing with 15 points. Rice also got 10 points and nine rebounds from Quincy Olivari. In addition, Cameron Sheffield had 10 points.
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Game Information
Birmingham, AL
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Kipp Kissinger
Referee:Ray Natali
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| 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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