Rice basketball dominates St. Thomas in AAC debut, led by Max Fiedler’s double-double
Key points:
- Rice basketball cruised past St. Thomas to improve to 1-0 in their inaugural AAC season
- Max Fiedler recorded a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds
- Rice showcased their depth by using 13 different players and had a strong performance from bench assets
Rice basketball got off to a strong start in their season opener, defeating St. Thomas to kick off their inaugural campaign as AAC members. After initially falling behind, Rice quickly regained their momentum and controlled the game. They showcased their depth by rotating through 10 players and giving significant minutes to bench assets. Max Fiedler led the team with a double-double, while newcomers Sam Alajiki and Noah Shelby made an impact as well. The Owls committed zero turnovers in the first half and shot 52.8 percent from the field, securing an easy victory.
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