Marshall University Athletics
Thursday, January 2
Houston, TX
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Rice Wins League Opener over Marshall
1/2/2020 10:35:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Congleton, Saintigene get double digits
HOUSTON, Tx. – Rice's women's basketball team used a dominating second quarter to pull away from visiting Marshall 81-43 Thursday evening at Tudor Fieldhouse in the Conference USA opener for both schools.
The Owls improved to 6-6 overall and 1-0 in Conference USA play, while the Thundering Herd dropped to 5-7 and 0-1 in the league.
Reigning Conference USA Player of the Year Erica Ogwumike led four players in double figures with a double-double effort of 14 points and 12 rebounds. Sydne Wiggins registered 11 points, while Nancy Mulkey and Katelyn Crosthwait had 10 each. Jasmine Smith led the way in assists with four.
Marshall's Dazha Congleton (13 points) and Ashley Saintigene (10) both found their way into double figures and Princess Clemons posted a team-high six rebounds. Congleton also led with three steals.
Rice jumped out to a 20-11 lead after one quarter and took advantage of a struggling Marshall offensive effort in the second period (Herd was outscored 17-3) to take a 37-14 halftime advantage. The Owls netted 26 more in the third quarter and pulled away for the victory in the fourth.
Rice held significant edges in points off turnovers (17-5), points in the paint (52-10) and bench points (36-7).
"We obviously have to get better," said Marshall head coach Tony Kemper. "Rice is our league champion and we did not respond well to that level of effort and energy. They were ready to go tonight and we just weren't. That's on me to get it turned around by Saturday when we, obviously, have to do things a lot better."
The Thundering Herd will be back in action Saturday at North Texas. The Mean Green defeated WKU 61-54 at home on Thursday. Tip time in Denton Saturday is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT.
The Owls improved to 6-6 overall and 1-0 in Conference USA play, while the Thundering Herd dropped to 5-7 and 0-1 in the league.
Reigning Conference USA Player of the Year Erica Ogwumike led four players in double figures with a double-double effort of 14 points and 12 rebounds. Sydne Wiggins registered 11 points, while Nancy Mulkey and Katelyn Crosthwait had 10 each. Jasmine Smith led the way in assists with four.
Marshall's Dazha Congleton (13 points) and Ashley Saintigene (10) both found their way into double figures and Princess Clemons posted a team-high six rebounds. Congleton also led with three steals.
Rice jumped out to a 20-11 lead after one quarter and took advantage of a struggling Marshall offensive effort in the second period (Herd was outscored 17-3) to take a 37-14 halftime advantage. The Owls netted 26 more in the third quarter and pulled away for the victory in the fourth.
Rice held significant edges in points off turnovers (17-5), points in the paint (52-10) and bench points (36-7).
"We obviously have to get better," said Marshall head coach Tony Kemper. "Rice is our league champion and we did not respond well to that level of effort and energy. They were ready to go tonight and we just weren't. That's on me to get it turned around by Saturday when we, obviously, have to do things a lot better."
The Thundering Herd will be back in action Saturday at North Texas. The Mean Green defeated WKU 61-54 at home on Thursday. Tip time in Denton Saturday is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT.
Team Stats
Marsh
Rice
FG%
.254
.515
3FG%
.200
.350
FT%
.643
.667
RB
32
50
TO
15
14
STL
10
7
Game Leaders
Pts
13
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
5
FGM
1
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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