Who’s Playing
Texas-El Paso @ Rice
Current Records: Texas-El Paso 13-8; Rice 13-8
What to Know
The Texas-El Paso Miners have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. Texas-El Paso and the Rice Owls will face off in a Conference USA battle at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday at Tudor Fieldhouse. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Miners winning the first 101-89 at home on the road and Rice taking the second 71-68.
Texas-El Paso had enough points to win and then some against the Florida International Panthers on Saturday, taking their game 79-68.
Meanwhile, Rice didn’t have too much trouble with the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners at home on Thursday as they won 91-78. Forward Max Fiedler was the offensive standout of the contest for Rice, picking up 22 points.
The wins brought Texas-El Paso up to 13-8 and the Owls to 13-8. The Miners and Rice are both 7-5…
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