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South Padre Invitational - Iowa State Downs Rice 90-63 - Match Report
South Padre Invitational - Iowa State Downs Rice 90-63 - Match Report
Iowa State cruised to victory on Saturday, running Rice out of the gym and running up a 90-63 score at South Padre Convention Center.
Bettors who backed Iowa State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of 3.5 at sportsbooks.
Iowa State got 26 points from Chris Babb and another 17 points from Tyrus McGee. Royce White contributed 5 assists, while Melvin Ejim cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Rice got 13 points from Tamir Jackson in a losing cause and another 11 points from Lucas Kuipers. Connor Frizzelle contributed 2 assists for them, while Arsalan Kazemi had 9 rebounds.
Iowa State hit the break leading 37-28 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Iowa State as they grabbed 46 boards, while Rice only had 31.
