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Southern Methodist vs Rice Final: 75-68 - Recap
Southern Methodist vs Rice Final: 75-68 - Recap
Southern Methodist got a 29-point performance from Robert Nyakundi as they ran past Rice 75-68 on Saturday at Autry Court.
Southern Methodist won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the 5.5-point spread as underdogs.
Southern Methodist got 19 points from Papa Dia and another 13 points from Mike Walker. Jeremiah Samarrippas contributed 6 assists, while Robert Nyakundi cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Rice got a 21-point performance from Arsalan Kazemi, who was supported by 17 points from Connor Frizzelle. Tamir Jackson had 5 assists in a losing cause for Rice, while Arsalan Kazemi grabbed 16 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Southern Methodist were victorious, as the score was 35-29 at the break.
Rice won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-21.
