Sears lifts Ohio past Rice on late shot
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- — Mark Sears made a layup with four seconds remaining to lead Ohio to a 65-64 win over Rice in the College Basketball Invitational first round on Saturday night.
The Owls were unable to get off a shot on their next possession.
Jason Carter had 26 points to lead the Bobcats.
Ben Vander Plas had 13 points for Ohio (25-9).
Carl Pierre had 20 points for the Owls (16-17). Travis Evee added 12 points. Chris Mullins had 11 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Beaver
- Tim Stewart
- Ed Phillips
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 13-1 | - | 21-6 |
| Miami (OH) | 11-3 | 2 | 20-7 |
| Toledo | 9-5 | 4 | 16-11 |
| Ohio | 9-5 | 4 | 15-12 |
| Kent State | 8-6 | 5 | 18-9 |
| Ball State | 7-7 | 6 | 14-13 |
| Eastern Michigan | 7-7 | 6 | 14-13 |
| Western Michigan | 6-8 | 7 | 9-18 |
| Central Michigan | 5-9 | 8 | 12-15 |
| Bowling Green | 5-9 | 8 | 11-16 |
| Buffalo | 3-11 | 10 | 8-19 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-13 | 12 | 5-22 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 12-2 | - | 22-5 |
| North Texas | 11-3 | 1 | 20-6 |
| UAB | 11-3 | 1 | 18-9 |
| Tulane | 9-5 | 3 | 15-12 |
| Florida Atlantic | 8-6 | 4 | 15-12 |
| East Carolina | 8-7 | 4.5 | 16-12 |
| Wichita State | 7-7 | 5 | 17-10 |
| Temple | 6-9 | 6.5 | 14-14 |
| South Florida | 6-9 | 6.5 | 13-15 |
| Tulsa | 5-10 | 7.5 | 11-17 |
| Rice | 4-11 | 8.5 | 13-15 |
| UTSA | 4-11 | 8.5 | 10-17 |
| Charlotte | 3-11 | 9 | 10-17 |
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