| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICE | 39 | 42 | 81 |
| WICH | 52 | 36 | 88 |
Rogers scores 22 as Wichita State defeats Rice 88-81 in AAC Tournament opener
Rice Owls vs. Wichita State Shockers: Game Highlights
Rice Owls vs. Wichita State Shockers: Game Highlights
FORT WORTH, Texas -- — Colby Rogers had 22 points in 12th-seeded Wichita State's 88-81 win against 13th-seeded Rice on Wednesday in the American Athletic Conference Tournament.
The Shockers (14-18) face fifth-seeded Memphis in the second round on Thursday.
Rogers went 8 of 18 from the field (5 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Shockers. Ronnie DeGray III scored 15 points while going 6 of 11 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and added eight rebounds. Bijan Cortes had 12 points and went 5 of 8 from the field.
Travis Evee led the Owls (11-20, 0-1) in scoring, finishing with 24 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Mekhi Mason added 22 points and four assists for Rice. Alem Huseinovic finished with 15 points and four assists.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Landon Brandes
- Bharat Ramnanan
- Lucas Santos
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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