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The Memphis Tigers (22-5, 12-2 AAC) will host the Rice Owls (13-15, 4-11 AAC) after winning eight straight home games. The matchup starts at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
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How to Watch Memphis vs. Rice
- Game day: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Memphis 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.3 | 52 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 42.1 | 86 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33 | 123 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 31.3 | 198 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 334 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.1 | 53 |
Rice 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 42.6 | 300 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 41.7 | 66 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 35.1 | 38 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.7 | 155 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.4 | 201 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 9 | 346 |
Memphis vs. Rice Stat Insights
Points
- The Tigers are averaging 79.6 points, 9.8 more than the Owls give up.
- Memphis is 17-4 when tallying more than 69.8 points.
- When Rice gives up fewer than 79.6 points, it is 13-9.
- The Owls' 71.5 points per game are just 1.5 fewer than the Tigers give up.
- When posting more than 73 points, Rice is 5-5.
- Memphis' record is 15-0 when it allows less than 71.5 points.
- The Tigers have outscored opponents by 179 points this year (6.6 per game), and the Owls have scored 47 more than their opponents (1.7 per game).
Shooting
- The Tigers shoot 47.3% from the field, 5.6% higher than the Owls concede defensively.
- In games when Memphis shoots higher than 41.7% from the field, it is 18-2 overall.
- Rice is 10-7 when shooting higher than 42.1% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Tigers and Owls rebound at around the same rate, with the Tigers averaging 2.1 fewer rebounds per game.
- Rice is 11-7 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Memphis is 7-5 when falling short on the boards.
- The Tigers grab 10 offensive rebounds per game, only 0.6 fewer than the Owls.
- The Owls are 7-9 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Tigers are 10-4 when they fall short there.
- On the boards, Memphis is +1.6999999999999993 rebounds per game, and Rice is +4.400000000000002.
Memphis Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2025 | UAB | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | UTSA | Away |
| 3/7/2025 | South Florida | Home |
Rice Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2025 | UTSA | Away |
| 3/6/2025 | Wichita State | Home |