Overview
- Florida State maintained a lead throughout the game, never trailing against Rice.
- The Seminoles' defense converted 17 Rice turnovers into 23 points, a key factor in their win.
- Malique Ewin contributed 11 points and seven rebounds for Florida State.
- Rice's Alem Huseinovic made four 3-pointers and led the Owls with 14 points.
- Florida State's next game is against Tarleton State, while Rice will face Louisiana-Monroe.