Rice Owls @ UAB Blazers
10-5, 4-3 CUSA
68
10-5, 4-3 CUSA
11-2, 4-1 CUSA
78
11-2, 4-1 CUSA
Ertel scores 21 to lead UAB over Rice 78-68
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Michael Ertel had a season-high 21 points as UAB beat Rice 78-68 on Friday night.
Tyreek Scott-Grayson had 16 points and six rebounds for UAB (11-2, 4-1 Conference USA). Tavin Lovan added 14 points. Jalen Benjamin had 10 points.
Chris Mullins had 18 points for the Owls (10-5, 4-3). Quincy Olivari added 17 points. Mylyjael Poteat had 10 points.
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Game Information
Birmingham, AL
Referee:Terry Oglesby
Referee:Olandis Poole
Referee:Jemel Spearman
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Tulsa | 13-5 | 2 | 30-8 |
| Wichita State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| UAB | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Charlotte | 9-9 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Tulane | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Memphis | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rice | 7-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| East Carolina | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| UTSA | 1-17 | 14 | 5-25 |
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