NEWSLETTER
The Rice Owls (17-14, 8-12 C-USA) will try to end a four-game losing streak when they host the UTSA Roadrunners (10-21, 4-16 C-USA) on March 8, 2023 at FORD CENTER AT THE STAR. The game airs on ESPN+.
In its most recent game, Rice fell to Florida International on Saturday, 90-83. Quincy Olivari scored a team-high 23 points (and added two assists and four boards). In its previous game, UTSA defeated Charlotte on Thursday, 78-73. Its leading scorer was Japhet Medor with 22 points.
When is Rice vs. UTSA and when does it start?
This game between the Owls and Roadrunners will take place on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 9:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Rice vs. UTSA
The Owls and Roadrunners will take to the floor at FORD CENTER AT THE STAR for this matchup on March 8, and if you’d like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Rice Owls vs. UTSA Roadrunners Game Preview
Rice Stats, Odds & Insights
Rice averages 77.4 points per game (52nd in college basketball) while allowing 76.2 per outing (332nd in college basketball). It has a +35 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 1.2 points per game.
The Owls are averaging 77.4 points, just 0.7 more than the 76.7 the Roadrunners allow.
Rice hits 1.4 more threes per game than the opposition, 9.1 (34th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.7.
The Owls score 81.1 points per game at home, compared to 72.2 points per game when playing on the road, a difference of 8.9 points per contest.
Rice’s offense has been less productive over its last 10 games, racking up 73.2 points a contest compared to the 77.4 it has averaged this year.
UTSA Stats, Odds & Insights
UTSA puts up 69.2 points per game (243rd in college basketball) while giving up 76.7 per contest (339th in college basketball). It has a -232 scoring differential and has been outscored by 7.5 points per game.
The Roadrunners’ 69.2 points per game are 7.0 fewer than the Owls allow.
UTSA makes 7.4 three-pointers per game (186th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.1 on average.
In 2022-23 the Roadrunners are scoring 1.8 more points per game at home (70.0) than on the road (68.2).
In its past 10 games, UTSA is scoring 71.5 points per contest, 2.3 more than its season average (69.2).
Owls Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Olivari | 31 | 19.3 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| Travis Evee | 31 | 15.4 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 2.3 |
| Max Fiedler | 31 | 10.6 | 7.7 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Mekhi Mason | 31 | 10.1 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Cameron Sheffield | 31 | 7.7 | 6.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
Roadrunners Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japhet Medor | 28 | 13.4 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Jacob Germany | 29 | 12.4 | 8.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| John Buggs III | 31 | 11.0 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| DJ Richards | 31 | 10.4 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| Isaiah Addo-Ankrah | 22 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
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