Spears scores 26, UTSA knocks off Rice 90-84
HOUSTON -- — Primo Spears' 26 points helped UTSA defeat Rice 90-84 on Tuesday night.
Spears added five assists for the Roadrunners (8-8, 2-2 American Athletic Conference). Marcus Millender scored 25 points while shooting 9 for 13, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc and added four steals. Raekwon Horton shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the line to finish with 20 points.
Trae Broadnax finished with 19 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Owls (11-7, 2-3). Alem Huseinovic added 12 points for Rice. Jacob Dar had 11 points, six rebounds and two blocks.
Spears scored 14 points in the first half for UTSA, who led 51-41 at halftime.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Patrick Evans
- Mark Schnur
- Mike Nance
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 16-2 | - | 29-6 |
| North Texas | 14-4 | 2 | 27-9 |
| UAB | 13-5 | 3 | 24-13 |
| Tulane | 12-6 | 4 | 19-15 |
| East Carolina | 10-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 10-8 | 6 | 18-16 |
| Temple | 9-9 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Wichita State | 8-10 | 8 | 19-15 |
| South Florida | 6-12 | 10 | 13-19 |
| Tulsa | 6-12 | 10 | 13-20 |
| UTSA | 6-12 | 10 | 12-19 |
| Rice | 4-14 | 12 | 13-19 |
| Charlotte | 3-15 | 13 | 11-22 |
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