Rice Drops Robust Battle at RV Oregon

EUGENE, Ore. — The Rice males’s basketball workforce battled all through in its first street recreation of the season earlier than falling in a troublesome recreation in opposition to Oregon, Friday evening from Matthew Knight Arena.

The Story

Rice got here out robust, beginning four-of-seven to take an 11-4 lead behind two three-pointers from Trae Broadnax and one from Nick Anderson. But Oregon, who’s receiving votes in each the Associated Press and Coaches polls, went on an 8-0 run over the following 4:13. Rice retook the lead on jumpers from Broadnax and Jalen Smith. But the Ducks once more went on an 8-0 run, taking its largest lead of the half at 20-15 with 7:58 to play. The Owls stepped up their protection, as UO missed eight straight pictures whereas Rice went on a 9-0 run, capped off by a 3 from Dallas Hobbs. Four Oregon free throws tied the sport at 24. But the Owls obtained back-to-back threes from Jalen Smith and Andrew Akuchie, as they scored eight of the ultimate 11 factors of the half to go into the break with a 32-27 lead.

 

After the groups traded baskets to start the second half, Smith drilled a 3 to present Rice its largest lead of the sport, 37-29. However, Rice missed 14 of its subsequent 15 pictures, and Oregon countered with a 20-3 run to take its largest lead at 52-43 with 7:32 to play. But the Owls would not go away. Jimmy Oladokun, Jr. transformed a three-point play, Smith hit a 3 to make it a three-point recreation. The groups then went back-and-forth. With the Ducks holding a 56-52 lead, made seven of eight free throws, and Anderson hit a 3. Anderson then made one-of-two free throws, and Broadnax hit a jumper to drag inside 5 with 26 seconds remaining. But Oregon made 4 straight free throws to seal the sport.

 

Nate Bittle led the Ducks with 25 factors, eight rebounds, and 6 blocks.

The Stats

Rice related on 35.5% (22-of-62) from the sector, 40.7% (11-of-27) from three, and 72.7% (8-of-11) from the free throw line. Oregon was held to 32.7% (17-of-52) from the ground and 25.0% (7-of-28), however was 26-of-38 (68.4%) from the charity stripe. Rice was additionally outrebounded, 43-to-36.

What Head Coach Rob Lanier Had to Say

“I was certainly proud of the effort. From an execution standpoint, we weren’t great. We put them on the free throw line 38 times. That’s just too many. Too come on somebody’s home court and hold them to 32.0% from the field is good, but we gave up a few too many offensive rebounds. Offensively, we turned into a jump shooting team against their length, and we didn’t score enough in the paint. But, we kept scrapping. I think we’ve got something to build on.”

 

Next Up

Rice begins a two-game homestand subsequent Tuesday, Nov. 11, when it hosts Stephen F. Austin. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT, and the sport might be streamed at ESPN+.

 

Notes

• Rice drops to 1-1 on the yr.

• Rice falls to 1-4 within the collection in opposition to Oregon.

• The Owls related on 11 three-pointers, the second straight recreation it made no less than 10 threes.

• G Trae Broadnax scored a team-high 17 factors and grabbed 5 rebounds.

• It was his second recreation scoring in double-figures and the 74^th of his profession.

• G Nick Anderson scored 16 factors, had three rebounds and two steals.

• It was his second recreation scoring in double-figures and the 48^th of his profession.

• G Jalen Smith scored 14 factors and had a game-high 5 assists.

• He additionally related on 4 threes for the second straight recreation.

• It was his second recreation scoring in double-figures and the 15^th of his profession.

• C Stephen Giwa led all gamers with 9 rebounds.