Basketball <\/p>\n
Rice Owls @ FAU Owls<\/p>\n
Current Records: Rice 11-7, FAU 9-9<\/p>\n
We’ve got another exciting American Athletic matchup on schedule as the FAU Owls and the Rice Owls are set to tip at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. Both of these teams will be coming in off a loss in a game they were expected to win.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, FAU lost to Tulane on the road by a decisive 80-65 margin. The Owls have now taken an ‘L’ in back-to-back games.<\/p>\n
Even though they lost, FAU smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they’ve now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Rice scored the most points they’ve had all season on Tuesday, but it wasn’t enough. They took a 90-84 hit to the loss column at the hands of UTSA. The Owls just can’t catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.<\/p>\n
Rice’s defeat came about despite a quality game from Trae Broadnax, who posted 19 points along with six assists and six rebounds. Broadnax continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he’s played. Another player making a difference was Caden Powell, who had 11 points.<\/p>\n
FAU’s loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Rice, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-7.<\/p>\n
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: FAU has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 37 rebounds per game. However, it’s not like Rice struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 39.1. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we’ll see if one team can grab an edge.<\/p>\n
FAU beat Rice 69-56 in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Will FAU repeat their success, or does Rice have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.<\/p>\n
FAU has won 6 out of their last 9 games against Rice.<\/p>\n