Ertel scores 21 to lead UAB over Rice 78-68
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Michael Ertel had a season-high 21 points as UAB beat Rice 78-68 on Friday night.
Tyreek Scott-Grayson had 16 points and six rebounds for UAB (11-2, 4-1 Conference USA). Tavin Lovan added 14 points. Jalen Benjamin had 10 points.
Chris Mullins had 18 points for the Owls (10-5, 4-3). Quincy Olivari added 17 points. Mylyjael Poteat had 10 points.
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2020-2021 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 11-3 | - | 18-6 |
| Old Dominion | 11-5 | 1 | 15-7 |
| Marshall | 9-5 | 2 | 15-6 |
| Florida Atlantic | 7-5 | 3 | 12-9 |
| Charlotte | 5-11 | 7 | 9-15 |
| Middle Tennessee | 3-13 | 9 | 5-17 |
| Florida International | 2-15 | 10.5 | 9-17 |
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
| Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | - | 20-6 |
| UAB | 13-5 | - | 21-6 |
| North Texas | 9-5 | 2 | 13-9 |
| UTSA | 9-7 | 3 | 14-10 |
| UTEP | 8-8 | 4 | 12-11 |
| Rice | 6-10 | 6 | 13-12 |
| Southern Miss | 4-13 | 8.5 | 8-16 |